Assam: JMCH Doctor suspended for misconduct, debarred from private practice

The other workers in support of the employees thus conducted a pen-down strike.

The Government of Assam released orders of his suspension signed by the Joint Secretary to the Government of Assam, Health and Family Welfare department as a result of a report submitted by the Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent of JMCH with effect to a petition put forward by the JMCH Employees Association.

As per the report submitted by the Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent of JMCH strict disciplinary action against Dr Vikramjit Baruah were recommended on the basis of the findings of the enquiry committee which reported the doctor to be solely responsible for his behavior that resulted in a volatile situation amongst the staff of the JMCH. It was also found that Dr Vikramjit Baruah was involved in a number of previous cases of abuse and ill-treatment towards junior staff, including women staff, and public/patients of JMCH since his joining. Dr Vikramjit Baruah (M&HO-I Casualty Medical Officer), JMCH has been placed under suspension with immediate effect on the grounds of irresponsible behavior, gross indiscipline and misconduct.