Doctor Suspended After Allegations Of Misconduct By Female Patient In Banihal

2025-10-01 02:03:58

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Banihal/Jammu- Authorities on Tuesday ordered the suspension of a doctor, who was subsequently booked by the police over allegations of misconduct with a female patient at a government hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, officials said.

A female patient levelled allegations of misconduct against a consultant gynaecologist at the sub-district hospital, Banihal, triggering anger among people in the area on Tuesday.

The issue was subsequently raised by Banihal's National Conference MLA, Sajjad Shaheen.

In a post on social media, he wrote“I immediately spoke to the Health Minister, Madam Sakina Itoo, and briefed her about the incident, strongly urging strict action against the erring doctor. The minister has assured that exemplary action will be taken and such shameful acts will never be tolerated.”

Shaheen also wrote that the doctor has been arrested following the complaint. Police has not confirmed that he has been arrested.

District Development Councillor, Banihal and senior Congress leader Imtiaz Ahmed Khanday said that he met Health Secretary Syed Abid Shah in Srinagar, demanding the doctor's suspension and strict action.“The health secretary assured immediate action,” Khanday said.

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