PGI staffer on duty caught with alcohol

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 24

A hospital attendant posted at the Covid ward of the PGIMER was removed from duty after he was found in possession of alcohol.

A letter by Dr Usha Dutta, Department of Gastroenterology, sent to Dr Arun Aggarwal, chairman, employee management, on April 21 reads, “It has come to my notice that hospital attendant Ajay Kumar posted in the Covid positive area at Nehru Hospital Extension (NHE) emergency on the ground floor has been found with alcohol within the sarai quarantine premises.”

“He was caught red-handed with a bottle of alcohol. He has confessed to the crime. He may be duly removed from his duty at the NHE. He will be quarantined in sarai with immediate effect,” Dr Dutta added.

Dr Ashok, official spokesperson, PGIMER, said, “The contractor has been informed. Appropriate action will be taken as per the terms and condition of the contract.”