Chandigarh, July 15
It is a catch-22 situation for Davinder Kaur, who took up cudgels with the authorities of General Hospital-16 after alleging harassment at the hands of doctors and attendants in its Gynaecology Department. She may still stick to her claims, but the hospital authorities have wrapped up the inquiry ordered into her allegations, stating that there was no negligence and the patient was discharged in a good condition.

At the heart of the matter is Davinder’s allegation that she was given injections for induced labour but was not shifted from the ward at the time of delivery. Following this she had to deliver in front of everyone in the ward. Not just that, she was harassed and made to clean up the mess.

While the woman is distressed, the hospital authorities today clarified that Davinder was admitted on July 7 with the diagnosis of intra uterine death of foetus at 22 weeks. “Such cases are admitted for abortion and not delivery. Artificial labour is then induced to expel the dead foetus and placenta by injecting medicine through appropriate route. Moreover, no abortion cases are shifted to labour room for evacuation as it causes unhygienic practice and demoralises normal labouring patients,” the DHS said today.

Apart from that, the hospital authorities maintain that after being induced for pains, Davinder was monitored regularly and she expelled the foetus and the placenta spontaneously on July 8. The evacuation, they maintain, was completed by a senior gynaecologist assisted by experienced staff - something which the patient disagrees with.

Another point the hospital is making is that the soiled bed of the patient was changed (though Davinder says she was made to clean up the mess) and the foetus, along with the placenta, handed over to the family, as is the practice.

Dr Usha Bishnoi, Medical Superintendent, said, “The foetus has to be disposed of as per family rituals, but in this case the family refused to accept the foetus and insisted that the same be disposed of by the hospital.” This, she said, was not the practice.

About the patient not being shifted to the labour room, the authorities said she was taken to the procedure room after she expelled the feotus. “In cases of intra uterine death of foetus, a lot of complications arise. So in order to save the life of the patient, she was shifted to the procedure room, which is specifically made for the purpose.”

Mohali, July 15
A meeting to sensitise doctors about their duties and roles in the national programmes was organised at the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Phase VI, here today.

The meeting which was presided over by Mr Tejveer Singh, Deputy Commissioner, was attended by SMOs in charge of PHCs from Derabassi, Gharuan and Boothgarh The Deputy Commissioner urged the staff to provide the health care services in the rural areas of Punjab.

Dr M.S.Toor, Civil Surgeon, said 41 rural dispensaries out of a total of 44 had been given service providers and district level officers and SMOs in charge of PHCs would monitor all activities as mentioned in the contract agreement. Doctors would provide preventive and curative health care services.

Chandigarh, July 15
Propped up by a brilliant hat-trick by Shyamli Debbarma (seven goals), Tripura routed Maharashtra 12-0 in the last Cluster F qualifying round match in the third Junior Girls Under-17 Football Championship being conducted by the Chandigarh Football Association under the aegis of the All-India Football Federation here today.

The Tripura team dominated the proceedings throughout and opened their account in the third minute when Shyamli Debbarma netted her first goal out of seven. She went on to score in the 25th, 32nd, 47th, 65th, 70th and 74th minutes.

Mani Karmakar (78th), Gaya Rani Debbarma (6th), Anita Debbarma (22nd), Rupati Debbarma (23rd) and Swarna Rani Debbarma (57th) contributed one goal apiece to complete Maharashtra’s rout.

It was Tripura’s second successive win and, with six points, it topped their cluster to qualify for the Group II quarterfinal league. Tripura joined West Bengal (winners Cluster E), runners-up Orissa (winners Cluster B) and Cluster G winners Uttar Pradesh in the Group II quarterfinal league.

West Bengal was awarded the match against Himachal Pradesh who did not turn up for their matches. West Bengal had demolished Rajasthan by 16-0 in their first qualifying round match.

Three teams have qualified for the Group I quarterfinal league. Defending champions Manipur (Cluster A winners), Tamil Nadu (Cluster C winners) and Haryana (Cluster D winners) moved into the next phase of the tournament. The fourth team for the Group I quarterfinal league will be decided between Punjab and Assam who play this evening in the last Cluster H fixture.

Punjab gained the last quarterfinal league berth by beating Assam 2-0 in the match played on the adjacent ground of Punjab Engineering College ground. Gurmeet Kaur scored both goals - a solo effort in the 36th minute and 48th minute by converting a cross from the right.

In another match, Chandigarh beat Kerala by 3-0 in an inconsequential match. Simran Sidhu (24th, and 30th) and Kanchan (75th) were the winners.

Mohali, July 15
A two-day seminar for all PCA panel umpires will be held at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here from July 16 and 17 here.

The purpose of the seminar, organised by the PCA, is to update the umpires with the latest rules of the game. The association has also invited the candidates who will be appearing in the BCCI Panel Umpires test to be held at Jaipur.

Mr S.P. Bansal, Mr Jasbir Singh, Mr H S Sekhon and Dr M S Mahal, All-India Panel Umpires, will conduct the seminar. The test for new PCA Panel umpires will be conducted on July 17 as announced by Mr M.P. Pandove, Secretary PCA.

Chandigarh, July 15
Devastating bowling spells by medium pacers Sarthak (4 for 9) and off-break bowler Gurpartap Singh (3 for 5) enabled the Mohali Cricket Academy to register win against Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, by eight wickets in the Alchemist Four-Team Invitational Cricket Tournament for Under-12 being organised by the DP Azad Cricket Academy on St Stephen’s School ground in Sector 45 here today. The winners entered the final with two victories.

In a low-scoring match of the tournament so far, Guru Nanak Public School Academy won the toss and elected to bat first. They were skittled out for 36 in 15.2 overs. Only Shivam could put some resistance who scored 17 runs with the help of one four and one six. Sarthak and Gurpartap wrecked their innings with intelligent bowling.

In reply, the Mohali Cricket Academy achieved their target in 12 overs as they scored 37 for 2. Pukhraj top-scored with 21 which he complied with the assistance of four fours and a six. Aman got two wickets for four runs.

Brief scores:

GNPS Academy: 36 in 15.2 overs (Shivam 17, Sarthak 4 for 9, Gurpartap Singh 3 for 5).

Mohali: 37 for 2 in 12 overs (Pukhraj 21, Aman 2 for 4).