Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) today issued a notice to the government-run Asha Kiran home for mentally-ill patients after the women's body observed overcrowding and shortage of staff during an inspection.
"The commission observed several grievous issues in the home which need urgent attention, especially overcrowding and shortage of staff. The Asha Kiran home Superintendent has been asked to submit details of total inmates present (gender wise), sanctioned staff of the home, present staff, medical services and diet provided to occupants," a DCW official said.
"Whether the home has ever informed the competent authority about the overcrowding and shortage of staff in the home, procedure followed to allow entry of the inmates and procedure followed for their restoration," the official added.
The state-run home has been given three days to respond to the notice.
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