Govt suspends Medical Officer

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered for the suspension of Dr Nadeem Ahmed Tantray, Medical Officer, PHC, Afti in an order issued here today.
An order in this regard was issued by Dr Syed abdi Rasheed Shah, Secretary to the Government, Health and medical Education Department.
The order reads, pending enquiry into his conduct, dereliction of duties, Dr Nadeem Ahmed Tantray is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect in terms of rule 31 of the J&K Civil Services (Classification, control and appeal rules, 1956).
During the period of suspension, Dr Tantray shall remain attached with the office of Chief Medical Officer, Kishtwar.
The Director Health Services, Jammu shall immediately deploy two doctors on internal arrangement basis to ensure that the institution, PHC, Afti, remains fully functional by way of availability of doctors.
Meanwhile, in a separate order the government initiated action against Dr Zahoor Ahmad, Medical officer (RBSK), National health Mission, J&K.
The order reads, pending enquiry into his conduct Dr Zahoor Ahmad is hereby attached in the office of Chief Medical Officer, Kishtwar with immediate effect.
The Mission Director, NHM J&K shall immediately initiate the process of termination of service of the said doctor for dereliction of duties.