State-level committee to probe death of ASI who died after Covid-19 vaccination

The government claimed that the concerned department had administered the same batch of Covishield vaccine to nine others who are in good health.

Updated on: Feb 16, 2021, 01:05:54 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh government said that a state-level committee will probe the death of an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) who died two days after he was administered a Covid-19 vaccine shot in Raipur, a press release issued by the state government stated on Monday.

The state-level committee consists of specialist doctors and other members and will investigate every adversarial event after the vaccination. (Representative image/Reuters )

“The 34-year-old ASI, who died on February 14, was administered the vaccine on February 12 and was subsequently sent to a private hospital after he complained of chest pain. Later, doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead. The body was sent for the postmortem and the result is awaited,” said a press release.

The government claimed that the concerned department had administered Covishield vaccine of batch number 4120Z016 and the same vaccine vial was administered to nine others who are in good health.

The release stated that Dr Nirmal Verma, chairman, state-level AEFI committee and department head at Community Medicine Department of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, said that the matter came to the notice of the committee and after discussion in the meeting information has been sought.

“Only after a detailed analysis of this report will the actual cause of death be ascertained. The postmortem, in this case, will be done by a team of doctors and then a report will be furnished,” said the release.

The state-level committee consists of specialist doctors and other members and will investigate every adversarial event after the vaccination.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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