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JAMMU: Authorities have ordered the suspension of a doctor, who was subsequently booked by the police over allegations of misconduct with a female patient at a government hospital in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Ramban district, officials said.<\/p>\n

A female patient levelled allegations of misconduct against a consultant gynaecologist at the sub-district hospital, Banihal, triggering anger among people in the area on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The issue was subsequently raised by Banihal\u2019s National Conference MLA, Sajjad Shaheen.<\/p>\n

In a post on social media, he wrote \u201cI immediately spoke to the Health Minister, Madam Sakina Itoo, and briefed her about the incident, strongly urging strict action against the erring doctor. The minister has assured that exemplary action will be taken and such shameful acts will never be tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shaheen also wrote that the doctor has been arrested following the complaint. Police has not confirmed that he has been arrested.<\/p>\n

District Development Councillor, Banihal and senior Congress leader Imtiaz Ahmed Khanday said that he met Health Secretary Syed Abid Shah in Srinagar, demanding the doctor\u2019s suspension and strict action. \u201cThe health secretary assured immediate action,\u201d Khanday said.<\/p>\n

Later in the evening, the government issued an order suspending the Dr Girdhari Lal Manhas, Consultant Gynaecologist at SDH Banihal.<\/p>\n

\u201cPending inquiry into his conduct, Dr Manhas is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect. During the suspension period, he shall remain attached with the Directorate of Health Services, Jammu,\u201d an order issued by Health Secretary Shah said.<\/p>\n

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