Medical Officer suspended for skipping duty, I-Day function

SRINAGAR, Aug. 16 -- The Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Bandipora on Saturday suspended Dr. Sabia Salam, Medical Officer, for unauthorised absence from duty and failure to attend the official Independence Day function, terming her conduct as 'a serious breach of discipline'.

As per the suspension order, Dr. Salam failed to report for scheduled duty on August 14, 2025, which adversely affected patient care at the hospital.

Furthermore, the officer also remained absent on August 15 despite clear and written instructions to attend the Independence Day celebrations.

The order said that such conduct amounts to "disrespect and disregard for a national event" and is "indiscipline unbecoming of a government servant."

Invoking Rule ...