India, July 31 -- Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday evening ordered a high-level probe into the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old child in Bageshwar district after the toddler died allegedly due to delay in receiving timely medical care caused by multiple referrals.

The CM described the incident as "extremely painful and unfortunate", and directed the Kumaon Commissioner to initiate an inquiry. "As per preliminary information, it appears that there was negligence on part of officials or health staff in discharging their duties. If any level of indifference is found, strict action will be taken," Dhami said in a statement.

"No laxity will be tolerated when it comes to protecting the trust and lives of the publi...