kanpur, Jan. 16 -- A large quantity of government-supplied medicines, valued at lakhs of rupees, was found dumped and floating in a canal in Jalaun on Thursday, prompting the health department to order an inquiry. The medicines were spotted early in the morning along the Kadaura minor canal, when residents noticed cartons and strips drifting in the water. On closer inspection, the medicines were found to be marked "not for sale", indicating they were meant for free distribution through government health facilities. None of the medicines appeared to be expired. Soon after, a doctor from the community health centre, Kadaura, with staff members, reached the canal and attempted to remove the medicines. Locals objected, insisting that the drugs should not be moved until a senior official arrived, suspecting an attempt to cover up the lapse. Additional chief medical officer (ACMO) Dr Arvind Bhushan arrived and said the recovered medicines were being collected and would be sent for examination. "A detailed investigation will be conducted and strict action will follow," he said. Later, CMO Dr DK Bhitauria said a report had been sought from the ACMO and the CHC's medical superintendent. At least six passengers were critically injured on Thursday afternoon when a SRTC bus overturned after colliding with a stationary crane near the forest turn under the Gauri Bazar police station limits in Deoria district. The bus, carrying 18 passengers, was travelling from Gorakhpur to Rudrapur town in Deoria when it rammed into a crane parked on the roadside. The impact caused the driver to lose control, overturning the bus. Six passengers sustained critical injuries, while others suffered minor injuries....