W.B. government acknowledges lapse, requests CID investigation into expired saline administration.

• The West Bengal Health Department admits to a lapse and plans strict action against anyone found guilty.

• Five women were administered Ringer’s Lactate (RL) on expired intravenous fluid, leading to critical illness and one death.

• Three other women were shifted to SSKM Medical College and Hospital for better treatment.

• West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant stated authorities have yet to verify whether the lapse was due to human error or technical fault.

• RL usage and nine other fluids have been banned in West Bengal until investigation is completed.

• Families of the affected women allege they were made to sign a bond by Medinipur hospital officials.

• Two public interest litigations were filed at the Calcutta High Court.