India, Dec. 19 -- A pathologist in charge of a blood bank and two lab technicians have been suspended after five children were infected with HIV following blood transfusions at a district hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district.

The action was taken based on the preliminary inquiry report of a seven-member investigation committee headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ayushman Bharat Yogesh Bharsat.

The blood bank in charge of Satna district hospital, Devendra Patel, and two lab technicians, Ram Bhai Tripathi and Nandlal Pandey, have been suspended, officials said.

"In addition, a show-cause notice has been issued to the former civil surgeon of Satna district hospital, Manoj Shukla. He has been directed to submit a written expl...