Rishikesh, June 19 -- In a sudden move to assess public health facilities, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal carried out a surprise inspection of the Government Hospital in Rishikesh today. During his visit, Bansal directly interacted with patients' attendants, gathering crucial feedback on hospital services and infrastructure.

Raising concern over reports that blood samples were being sent to private laboratories, Bansal directed the Rishikesh Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.

The unannounced inspection created a stir within the hospital administration, and the employees were seen scrambling to ensure all arrangements appeared in order. The DM conducted an exhaustive review of the ho...