Dhakoli CHC doctor removed for allegedly attending patients while intoxicated

Rumela De Sarkar

Dhakoli CHC doctor removed for allegedly attending patients while intoxicated

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2026-01-28T17:23:19+05:30 | Updated On 28 Jan 2026 5:23 PM IST

Mohali Health Centre Doctor Suspended Pending Investigation

Mohali: In a shocking incident, a doctor posted at the Dhakoli Community Health Centre (CHC) was removed from duty on Sunday night after a visitor alleged that he was attending to patients while in an intoxicated state.

The incident came to light when a woman who had visited the community health centre to obtain a medico-legal report for her son noticed the doctor behaving unusually.

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“I nudged him, but he didn’t open his eyes and began writing with his finger on a blank sheet,” she said. “When I pointed out that nothing was written, he started scribbling with a key. He was clearly not in his senses,” reports Tribune India.

Following the complaint, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh directed Mohali Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain to visit the centre. Dr Jain, accompanied by police officials, ordered a medical examination of the doctor.

Dr. Jain stated that a formal complaint had been received and an investigation was launched. The breath analyser test came back negative, and blood and urine samples were taken for further analysis. Appropriate action will be taken once the reports are received.

In the meantime, another doctor has been posted at the Dhakoli Community Centre to ensure uninterrupted medical services for patients.

A similar alarming incident was reported earlier in Tonk, highlighting a worrying pattern of misconduct among medical staff.

Also Read:Tonk medical officer allegedly urinates in front of patients while intoxicated

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a disturbing incident, a senior medical officer at a government hospital in Tonk allegedly urinated in front of patients, including women and their attendants, while intoxicated, before stumbling and falling. The shocking incident reportedly took place at Saadat Hospital when the doctor allegedly entered Ward 20 in an intoxicated condition, staggering and muttering.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education