Kangan, Dec 6: The inhabitants of Gonchi Mohalla Akhal and its adjoining villages staged a demonstration here against the alleged denial of ambulance by the authorities at Trauma Hospital Kangan on Tuesday.
 According to the locals, a youth Manzoor Ahmad Gunchoo, 18, son of Abdul Gani resident of Akhal Kangan was critically injured when he met with an accident near Akhal Kangan.
 They said the authorities in Trauma Hospital were immediately informed about the mishap and an ambulance was sought from them to carry the wounded Manzoor. “However, the hospital administration denied the vehicle and the wounded persons was ferried in a Sumo,” the residents said adding the grievously injured Manzoor succumbed to his wounds on way to the hospital.
 “We were denied the service of ambulance by the authorities, which, led to Manzoor’s death,” said Ghulam Ahmad, relative of the deceased.
 The protesters blocked the road at Kangan Chowk for several hours due to which the traffic remained suspended. They were demanding immediate action against the hospital administration.
 Station House Officer Kangan, Faisal Ahmad rushed to the spot and pacified the protesters who later dispersed off peacefully. He assured them to probe the matter, adding police has taken up the investigation and has registered a case.
 Trauma Hospital Kangan, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Nazir Ahmad said, “There is no proper connectivity to the area where the mishap occurred and one has to cross a foot bridge to reach their. So it is not possible for an ambulance to reach on the spot and that is why the vehicle was not sent.”

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