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KGMU Urology Head Removed Over Irregularities
3 Jun
Summary
- Head of Urology removed due to negligence.
- Pharmacist suspended and three employees terminated.
- Medicine purchases spiked to ₹45 lakh last month.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) has removed the head of its urology department and taken disciplinary action against other staff members after confirming serious irregularities in medicine purchases made under the Asadhya Yojana. This scheme is designed to provide free treatment for economically weaker patients with serious illnesses.
The inquiry, prompted by an unusual surge in monthly medicine expenditures from ₹10 lakh to nearly ₹45 lakh last month, identified fraudulent procurement. Records showed expensive medicines, including cancer drugs, were repeatedly bought in the names of patients shown as admitted multiple times.
Following the findings, the university's vice-chancellor formed a five-member committee. Its report led to the removal of the urology department head for negligence, the suspension of a pharmacist, and the termination of three outsourced employees involved in the alleged scam. KGMU is also pursuing fund recovery and criminal proceedings against those implicated.
