Blood bank and pharmacy licences of Gurugram's Fortis hospital have been suspended over the death of seven-year-old Adya Singh due to dengue in September and for charging Rs 16 lakh for the child's treatment, an official said on Saturday. The hospital has been barred from selling drugs and medicines on its premises and offer blood bank services till further orders.

Authorities took the decision based on the findings of a four-member team that conducted an inquiry into the matter. The hospital was issued notices seeking its justification for charging a whopping Rs 16 lakh. "The action was taken following unsatisfactory response by the hospital management," an official said. "Charges slapped on the hospital will be re-verified by higher authorities of both sections and the finding reports would be submitted. On the outcome of re-verified reports, the licensing department will decide whether the licences should be cancelled or not," Gurugram Drug Controller Sandeep Gahlan told IANS.