India, Nov. 25 -- After a five-month delay, the deputy director of health services for the Pune region has finally formed a committee to probe the alleged misappropriation of funds allocated for building a boundary wall at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH) in Yerawada.

On June 13, 2025, the additional director of Health Services, Dr Sunita Golhait, had instructed the deputy director to launch an investigation following complaints of corruption. However, officials noted that the inquiry was stalled due to administrative workload and staff transfers.

On November 20, deputy director Dr Bhagwan Pawar issued orders forming a two-member committee to examine irregularities in the construction work. The panel comprises RMH medical superintende...