Ludhiana, June 24 -- Health and family welfare minister of Punjab, Dr Balbir Singh reached the civil hospital here on Monday to inspect the facilities and assess the quality of services at the facility.

During the inspection, the minister took serious note of recent incidents of theft, including the stolen cover of water tanks, allegedly removed with malicious intent. Expressing strong disapproval, the minister immediately directed police officials to take swift action and ensure the culprits are arrested at the earliest. He emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of malpractice or negligence in public health institutions.

Dr Balbir toured various wards during the visit, interacting with patients and their families to gather...