Guwahati, Aug. 19 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Monday night following the tragic death of an infant earlier that day.

The infant, the daughter of Sinta Deka and Utpal Boroloi, allegedly died after falling from a phototherapy machine during treatment for jaundice.

Speaking to reporters on the hospital premises, the Chief Minister described the incident as both "deeply painful and shameful."

He said, "The baby was placed on a phototherapy machine for jaundice treatment, but tragically fell and lost her life. Such a lapse is unacceptable."

Sarma formed a three-member inquiry committee that included the Director of Medical Education, an Additional Chief Secretary, a...