Bandipora, Dec. 4 -- Suhail Rather

A night-duty roster system at the Community Health Centre in Sumbal sub district of North Kashmir's Bandipora district has sparked allegations of institutional bias and political favouritism, with several female paramedical staff alleging they are being subjected to an unfair and exhausting burden while a select group remains exempt without valid grounds.

At the centre of the controversy is what the employees describe as a deeply skewed duty roster, reportedly influenced by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Sumbal, the Chief Medical Officer of Bandipora, and certain political intermediaries.

Out of nearly 35 female staff members including Junior Staff Nurses (JSNs), Female Multipurpose Health Workers...