18 infants die in Ahmedabad: Congress protests, demands Gujarat CM Rupani's resignation

After 18 newborn babies died at Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital over the last three days, Congress workers protested outside the hospital.

Apart from demanding an inquiry and suspension of Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Congress has also demanded Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's resignation.

Of the total 18 deaths reported in the last three days, 9 took place on Saturday. Five of the newborns who died on Saturday were referred to Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital from other smaller facilities while four of the babies were born at the prestigious government-run hospital itself.

Congress also demanded a court-monitored probe into the deaths of babies.

The government has  set up a three member committee to inquire about this matter. The committee which consists of one gynecologist, one government official and one pediatrician, will submit the report by next week to Gujarat's health minister.