Ambulance fund stolen from Bhatinda Hospital, 3 Suspended
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Bathinda: The Punjab health department has suspended three officials from the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital in Bathinda following allegations of a ₹30 lakh fuel scam involving fraudulent diesel bills.
According to the news reports, the officials suspended include a senior medical officer (SMO), a senior assistant, and a computer operator. The SMO who was previously posted at the Bathinda hospital was transferred last month to Sunam in Sangrur amid growing allegations of fund misappropriation.
The suspension orders were formally issued on June 28, and the accused have now been attached to the state health department headquarters in Chandigarh pending further investigation.
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According to Tribune India, confirming the action, Dr Ramandeep Singla, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Bathinda, said, “Three officials, including former SMO Dr Gurmail Singh, have been suspended over their alleged involvement in the fuel scam. We received the suspension orders today. The Vigilance Bureau is already investigating the matter.”
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