Kolkata, Sept 02: Even as the news of the death of nine children at the B C Roy Memorial Children's hospital sent shockwaves in the metropolis today, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee refused to comment, saying he was waiting for a formal report on the matter.
''I have heard of the deaths, but I will not comment until I receive the formal report,'' Bhattacharjee told newsmen when asked about the incident.
The Chief Minister said that during the day, he had tried to contact the health secretary and director of health services, but none of them were available.
Earlier, minister of state for health Pratyush Mukherjee said that he had asked the DHS to enquire into the matter.

Bureau Report