Suspended for Irresponsibility: ACMO Faces Consequences in Drunk Driving Case

Additional Chief Medical Officer Mohammad Shah Hasan was suspended for allegedly driving under the influence and causing a motorcycle accident in Rudraprayag. This act violated the Uttarakhand State Employees Conduct Rules 2002. Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar emphasized zero tolerance for indiscipline in the department.

The Additional Chief Medical Officer of Chamoli district, Mohammad Shah Hasan, faced suspension for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, resulting in a serious accident. Authorities claim that his car collided with two motorcycle riders in Rudraprayag district, leaving them injured.

The Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar confirmed that an official report noted Hasan's alcohol consumption during the incident. The report was submitted to the director-general of medical health and family welfare a day prior to the suspension.

Kumar highlighted that such actions blatantly violate the Uttarakhand State Employees Conduct Rules 2002. He expressed a firm stance against any form of indiscipline or negligence, stressing that such incidents risk tarnishing the credibility of the health system.

(With inputs from agencies.)