Zirakpur: Drunk on duty, Dhakoli doctor removed

The Dhakoli Community Health Centre removed a doctor on Sunday found in an alleged “intoxicated state” while on duty.

A visitor who came to obtain a medico legal report for her son described entering the doctor’s room and saw him seated with his eyes closed.

“I nudged him, but he didn’t open his eyes and began writing with his finger on a blank sheet,” she said. “When pointed out that nothing was written, he started scribbling with a key. He was clearly not in his senses.”

Acting on directions from Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh, Mohali Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain arrived at the centre with police officials and ordered a medical examination of the doctor. “We received a formal complaint and have launched an investigation,” Dr Jain said. “The breath analyser test came back negative, but we have taken blood and urine samples for further analysis. Appropriate action will be taken once the reports are received.”