Srinagar, July 26 : The Government has ordered an inquiry into the recent “law and order” incident at the Government Medical College (GMC) here.
According to a Government Order (No. 506-JK(HME of 2025), issued on July 25, the Health and Medical Education Department has appointed Baseer ul Haq Chaudhary (IAS), Mission Director, National Health Mission J&K, as the Enquiry Officer to investigate the “facts and circumstances” surrounding the July 23 incident as well as “access the immediate precursors” to it.
The officer, according to the order, a copy of which lies with GNS, has been also tasked to investigate reasons for closure of Operating Theatres (OTs) at GMC Srinagar, whether it was avoidable and “fix responsibility” upon individuals for “dereliction of duty or in contravention of established protocols”.
The Enquiry Officer shall also recommend measures for strengthening internal grievance redressal systems, enhancing administrative coordination, and improving the overall functioning of the institution, the order reads.
Additionally, the officer has been asked to propose “remedial steps and preventive measures” to ensure that “such incidents do not recur in the future.”
The officer has been asked to submit a report in this regard within 15 days from the issuance of the order.
Mohammad Ashraf Hakak (JKAS), Administrator of Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, has been designated as the Presenting Officer in the enquiry. (GNS)
