Baby Dies at SKIMS, Parents Allege Medical Negligence; FAIMA Doctors’ Association Seeks Inquiry, Urges Principal & Director SKIMS to Initiate Probe

Srinagar, Nov 13, KNT: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from SKIMS Soura where parents of an infant, identified as Ahmed Nayeem, have alleged gross medical negligence leading to the child’s death on October 18. The incident, detailed by the mother in a social media post, has triggered outrage and calls for an independent investigation.

According to the post, the baby was initially taken to Noora Hospital on October 17, where the attending paediatrician allegedly failed to conduct a physical examination or check basic vitals, despite being informed about the child’s dehydration symptoms. The mother alleged that the doctor prescribed medication without thoroughly examining the baby.

Later that night, the condition of the child worsened, prompting the family to rush him to the Emergency Room (ER) of SKIMS Soura. There, the parents claimed that medical staff, including the on-duty doctor and nurse, were unresponsive and inattentive. The mother alleged that her son was pricked multiple times for blood samples while the staff attributed the issue to “cold veins.”

She further stated that the baby’s oxygen levels had dropped to 64, but the attending doctor dismissed it as a machine malfunction. Despite repeated pleas from the parents, the doctor allegedly failed to act until the infant’s condition deteriorated severely. The child was later shifted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where he was declared dead around 10:15 a.m.

The bereaved parents have accused the medical staff of negligence and indifference, claiming that no one has contacted them or taken any disciplinary action despite their repeated appeals for justice.

In response, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) led by Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, has demanded that the Principal and Director of SKIMS initiate an immediate inquiry into the incident, stressing that “urgent action must be taken if any negligence is found.” [KNT]

After the story was published, SKIMS Administration assured action.

Clarification Regarding the Circulating Facebook Post

This is in reference to the Facebook post circulating about the unfortunate death of a child. Following a complaint received from the parents on October 18, 2025, the SKIMS administration constituted a committee to examine the matter in detail.

The Head of the concerned Department has already attached the involved doctors with the Convenor of the Committee, on the very same day the committee was constituted, as an interim measure.

The committee is in the final stages of its inquiry awaiting the version of the parents/attendants to ensure a fair, transparent, and comprehensive investigation.

The SKIMS administration assures that justice will be delivered, and strict action will be taken if anyone is found guilty. There is zero tolerance for any casual or negligent approach by doctors, nursing staff, or paramedical personnel while dealing with patients.

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Medical Superintendent ,
SKIMS .