Rohtak, June 20 -- Sonepat health authorities have launched a probe after two separate complaints alleged bribery in the issuance of birth and death certificates at the civil hospital. In the first complaint, one Sunil Kumar approached the hospital to obtain the death certificate of his brother, Gudu. He alleged that a man identified as Gulab demanded a bribe of Rs.4,000 for processing the document. Sunil claimed he paid Rs.3,000 online and another Rs.800 in cash. Despite the payment, the certificate issued to him reportedly contained multiple errors. In the second case, complainant Deepak said he visited the hospital's birth and death registration room, where he was told that the official portal was down. He was then directed to contact the same man, Gulab, who allegedly charged Rs.500 to issue a birth certificate. Principal medical officer at Sonepat Civil Hospital Dr Sandeep Lathwal said a probe is underway. "Strict action will be taken against any staff found involved," he said. htc...