India, May 28 -- After suspended Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health chief, Dr Bhagwan Pawar, demanded revocation of his suspension alleging that he was purposefully targeted by Maharashtra public health minister Tanaji Sawant for refusing to participate in the latter's corrupt practices, the health department on Monday issued a clarification stating that the suspension has been carried out as per the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules.

According to the statement issued by the health department: "Various complaints were received against former district health officer (DHO), Dr Bhagwan Antu Pawar. These included financial corruption, sexual harassment etc. Taking cognisance of these pending complaints, a committee was formed by the Heal...