Controversy Afloat: Government Medicines Found Dumped in Canal

A significant quantity of government-issued medicines was discovered floating and dumped in a canal in Kadaura block. Local authorities have launched an investigation to identify the source. The medicines, bearing the state’s monogram, are worth an estimated Rs 4-5 lakh, suggesting deliberate disposal by health facility staff.

A scandal has emerged in Kadaura block as a large cache of government-supplied medicines was found floating in a local canal, forcing health officials to commence an inquiry into the matter.

Authorities were alerted by villagers who reported seeing numerous medicinal packets, including cough syrups and iron tablets, many of which are meant for pregnant women, both in the waterway and on its banks. These medicines, which are believed to belong to a local health facility, were verified as non-expired and bearing the Uttar Pradesh government's monogram.

Chief Medical Officer Devendra Bhitouria announced that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the source of these discarded medicines and promised stringent measures against responsible personnel once the investigation is complete. Health workers estimate the financial loss to be between Rs 4-5 lakh, sparking concerns over potential misconduct within the health sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)