Bidar, Dec. 10 -- The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched an inquiry into the death of a newborn at the Government Mother and Child Hospital in Yadgir, taking suo motu cognizance after the family alleged that doctors failed to provide timely care to the mother.

Commission president Shashidhar S Kosambe said a complaint had been received accusing the hospital of negligence and that a detailed report had been sought from authorities within seven days.

"A protest erupted at the hospital following the death. I have directed the authorities to submit a detailed report on the incident within seven days, including a comprehensive explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the infant's death," he told...