Health Minister Veena George has ordered an enquiry into the incident wherein a surgical instrument was allegedly left behind inside the body of a woman who underwent a caesarean section at the Kozhikode Government Medical College hospital five years ago.
The Additional Chief Secretary (Health), Asha Thomas, has been directed to enquire into the incident and file a report.
In a statement here, Ms. George said that stringent action would be initiated based on the report.