SMO, 2 others suspended over Rs.30-lakh fuel scam
Bathinda, July 1 -- The health department has suspended three officials for Rs.30-lakh fuel scam at the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital in Bathinda.
The suspended officials include senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Gurmail Singh, senior assistant Sheenam Singla and computer operator Jagjit Singh.
Dr Gurmail Singh, who was previously stationed at the Bathinda hospital, was transferred to Sunam last month after allegations of misappropriation of funds surfaced. The suspension orders were issued on June 28 and the accused have now been attached to the state health department headquarters. Bathinda's officiating civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Singla confirmed receiving the suspension orders on Monday.
The scam came to light when a resident of Ghudda in Bathinda filed a complaint with the vigilance bureau, submitting evidence of fraudulent diesel bills raised for disused ambulances and vehicles. HTC...
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