Family members of a Sindri resident created ruckus at a vaccination centre after she was administered Covaxin as second dose instead of Covishield given to her as the first dose.

The family of 50-year-old Sarita Devi charged the medical staff at Saraswati Vidya Mandir of gross negligence and demanded a probe into the case.

A team of Sindri police who reached the site controlled the situation and asked the medical staff to talk to higher officials including doctors involved in the vaccination process.

Computer Operator Amar Kumar, deputed at the centre charged Sarita for the mistake and said, “There was a huge rush at the centre and she herself went before the nurse without verifying her previous certificate due which the error took place.”

Vaccination for 45 and above age group was scheduled at the Saraswati Vidya Mandir based centre which witnessed a huge rush from the time of its commencement.

Chhavi Kumari, the nurse deputed at the centre who administered the Covaxin as second dose to Sarita also attributed her for the mistake and said, “The undue haste shown by the woman in taking the vaccine led to the mistake as she put pressure for early vaccination.”

“We have talked to the doctors and they have assured us that the woman can contact the doctors at any time if there is any discomfort,” Chhavi Kumari said.

District Reproductive and Child Health Officer, Dr Vikash Rana who is also the nodal officer for Covid Vaccination said, “We have asked the Medical Office in Charge of Jharia to put the women under observation and at the same time also initiate action against the staff responsible for the error.”

He however appealed to all beneficiaries to remain cautious as after the first dose they get the proper certificate so they must make proper enquiry at the centre before taking the second dose.