India, Nov. 13 -- In a case that raises concerns over the misuse of government medical supplies, a staff member of the Aundh District Hospital (ADH) has been suspended for allegedly stealing 20 vials of Mephentermine Sulphate from the hospital's pharmacy. Following the incident, the district health department has ordered a probe and a district-wide audit of drug and equipment stocks supplied to government hospitals through ADH.

According to an order dated November 10, 2025, class 4 employee Swapnil Chavan has been suspended under rules 2 and 4 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. He has been assigned to the Rural Hospital, Alandi, as his headquarters during the suspension period to ensure an impartial in...