October 28, 2025

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Inquiry ordered against Junnar Hospital doctor over alleged misconduct

Junnar:A governmentdoctorposted at theRural Hospitalin Junnar, Pune district, is under investigation after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him under the influence of alcohol while on duty. The incident came to light following the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital on the night of September 22 after a leopard attack. The child was brought dead, but villagers accompanying the family alleged that the attending doctor appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and mishandled the child's body during the emergency. Also Read:Viral Video: Doctor found drunk in emergency department, sparks outrage Taking serious note of the allegations, Dr Bhagwan Pawar, Deputy Director of Health Services, Pune Division, appointed a two-member inquiry committee on Saturday, September 27. The committee is led by Dr Srinivas Kolod, Medical Superintendent of the Regional Mental Hospital in Yerawada, and includes Dr Deepak Munde, Medical Superintendent of the Rural Hospital in Supa. Also Read:Doctor on emergency duty arrested for being intoxicated after patient dies Despite the serious nature of the allegations, officials confirmed that no blood alcohol test, clinical examination, or medico-legal case (MLC) has been initiated against the doctor so far. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Dr Kolod confirmed that the committee had visited the hospital and completed preliminary inquiries. “We recorded statements from villagers, hospital staff, and the doctor himself. The report will be submitted to the deputy director on Monday. Further action will depend on the findings,” he said.

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