Pregnant Govt Employee Loses Child After Being ‘denied’ Leave In Odisha’s Kendrapada – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

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Pregnant govt employee loses child after being 'denied' leave in Odisha's Kendrapada

Pregnant woman lost her child due to not getting leave.
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A news that is shameful for humanity is coming out from Odisha. Where a 26-year-old Odisha government employee has claimed that she lost her child in the womb after the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) allegedly refused to grant her leave while she was in labor in her office in Kendrapara district. . It is being claimed that this incident happened on October 25, but on Tuesday the woman expressed her grief to the media persons.

employee’s allegation

Varsha, an employee of the Women and Child Development Department in Derabish block of the district, said she was in the seventh month of pregnancy and felt severe pain at work. Regarding which the employee alleged that he requested CDPO Snehlata Sahu and other officers to take him to the hospital, but they ignored his pleas. Along with this, Varsha also claimed that Snehlata misbehaved with her.

Admitted to Kendrapara hospital

After suddenly experiencing pain in the office, Varsha’s relatives took her to a private hospital in Kendrapara. Where ultrasound revealed that her child had died.

Demand for action on CDPO

The victim Varsha complained about this matter to the District Collector. Along with this, strict action has been demanded against CDPO Snehlata Sahu. Varsha has accused the CDPO of mental harassment and gross negligence. Let us tell you that while reacting to the allegation, the CDPO said that he was not aware of Varsha’s suffering.

Deputy CN expressed grief over the incident

As soon as this incident came to light, State Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida expressed grief and said in a post on social media platform

ADM Neelu Mohapatra took cognizance of the matter

Along with this, Kendrapara’s Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Neelu Mohapatra said that after receiving the complaint, the district administration has directed the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) to investigate the matter and submit the report. We will take action after receiving the report. Kendrapara’s DSWO Manorama Swain said that a committee will be formed to investigate the matter. After that we will submit our report.