Poonch, September 8: A four-year-old girl from Mendhar in Poonch district died at Government Medical College Jammu after her family alleged that she developed serious complications following an injection administered at a private medical shop.

The deceased has been identified as Aaira Kouser, daughter of Imtiaz Ahmed and Tahira Kouser, a resident of Upper Uchhad in Mankote area of Mendhar.

According to the family, the child was given glucose and an injection at Uzain Medical Hall in Uchhad. They alleged that she subsequently developed severe swelling across her body and her condition deteriorated.

The girl was initially taken to Sub-District Hospital Mendhar and later referred to GMC Rajouri. She was subsequently shifted to GMC Jammu for specialised treatment, where she died.

The family has alleged medical negligence and claimed that the death was linked to the injection administered at the private medical shop. They have demanded an impartial and expert medical investigation to establish the exact cause of death and determine responsibility, if any.

Chief Medical Officer Poonch Dr Parvaiz Ahmad Khan said medical shops fall under the jurisdiction of the Drug Authority and that the Drug Inspector has been directed to take necessary action.

The matter is expected to be examined by the concerned authorities.