DHSK Dr. Jehangir Bakshi Conducts Late-Night Visit to PHC Khrew, SDH Pampore, Reviews Healthcare Facilities for Affected Students

 

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir 

Pampore, July 28:

Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr. Jehangir Bakshi, paid a late-night visit to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Khrew at around 9 PM on Monday to take stock of the healthcare facilities being provided to students affected by the chemical leak incident at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Khrew earlier in the day.

During the visit, Dr. Bakshi interacted with the hospitalized students and their attendants, inquiring about their condition and the treatment being administered. He assured the families of all necessary support from the health department.

Following his visit to PHC Khrew, Dr. Bakshi proceeded to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Pampore, where he carried out a detailed inspection of the healthcare infrastructure and the arrangements made for the referred students. He also reviewed the readiness of medical staff and availability of emergency care services to deal with such incidents.

Earlier in the day, panic broke out at GGHSS Khrew when a chemical leak occurred during a laboratory experiment, leaving 31 students unconscious. The incident raised serious concerns among parents and public about safety protocols in educational institutions, especially in science laboratories.

The affected students were immediately rushed to PHC Khrew, where doctors confirmed that all were in stable condition. 

Speaking to Sachnews Jammu Kashmir BMO Pampore, Dr. Mohammad Yousuf said, 13 students were referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar, while 3 others were shifted to SDH Pampore for specialized care. The rest were treated locally and later discharged. 

Tehsildar Pampore, Malik Asif Ahmad, confirmed the incident and told Sachnews Jammu Kashmir that the students had shown symptoms such as fainting and palpitations, likely due to exposure to acidic gas during the lab session. He visited the school, interacted with the Principal and laboratory staff, and attempted to understand the sequence of events. 

The lab lecturer who conducted the experiment had accompanied the affected students to SMHS Hospital and was not present during the official visit.