Sajid Raina
Bandipora, Jan 13: Two officials of District Hospital Bandipora have been attached to the office of the Chief Medical Officer Bandipora in connection with an inquiry into the alleged burning of medicines inside the hospital premises, officials said on Tuesday.
According to the details available, Sanitary Inspector Mustafa Ahmad and Junior Pharmacist Altaf Hussain Mir have been attached with immediate effect till the final outcome of the inquiry committee constituted by the Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Bandipora.
The Medical Superintendent has constituted a committee to inquire into the incident of burning the medicines, which is alleged to be in violation of the General Financial Rules, Store Purchase Rules and the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
The committee, headed by Dr Javaid Ahmad Bhat, Consultant Medicine, has been asked to examine records related to procurement, storage, condemnation and disposal of medicines and to fix responsibility. It has been directed to submit its report within seven days.
Meanwhile, Pharmacist and In-charge stores Altaf Hussain has been relieved of the charge of stores and directed to hand over the charge to pharmacist Reyaz-ul-Haq Bhat with immediate effect.
In the meantime, Medical Officer Dr Umair Qayoom has been directed to ensure proper handover as per rules.
In a separate order, Sanitary Inspector Gh Mustafa Ganie has been asked to submit a written explanation within 24 hours regarding the presence of sanitary workers during the burning of medicines.
Officials said the Biomedical Waste Management Rules prohibit sanitary workers from participating in such activities.
