Telangana government doctor suspended for skipping night duty, sending private individual in his place
Sangareddy District Hospital Superintendent was directed to furnish details of the individual to facilitate further action, a senior health official said
A government doctor in Sangareddy district, Telangana, has been suspended by the state health department after an inquiry revealed he failed to fulfill his night duty and instead hired a private individual to take his place. Deputy Civil Surgeon (General Medicine) K. Ramesh was assigned to duty on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, but it was discovered that a private individual, not employed by the government, was performing the duties at the Jogipet Area Hospital.
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha responded swiftly to the incident, ordering Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu to initiate a thorough inquiry. The committee's findings supported the allegations against Dr. Ramesh, leading to his suspension and the decision to take criminal action against the private individual responsible for stepping into his shoes.
The Sangareddy District Hospital Superintendent was tasked with providing information about the private individual to aid further proceedings.
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