Asif Iqbal Naik
KISHTWAR
On the basis of various inputs “developed out of its own sources”, sub -divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thatri Akhtar Hussain Qazi Wednesday placed three employees including a doctor and two of his associates under suspension for remaining absent from their duties.
As per the details available with Kashmir Life, SDM Thatri conducted a surprise visit to various areas in sub-division Thatri and during his visit to Primary Health Center Malanoo where in Dr Shakeel Ahmed Kichloo (Dental Surgeon), Annie Kumar (Dental Assistant) and Shahnaz Tabassum (Senior Assistant) were found absent from their duties.
As per a hand written order issued by the SDM Thatri Akhtar Hussain Qazi vide No 1/SDM/Camp Dated 3-08-2016, all the three health officials posted at PHC Malanoo were placed under suspension with immediate effect.
Among the three suspended employees, Dr Shakeel Ahmed Kichloo has been attached with CMO Office Doda while two others have been attached in the same institute i.e. PHC Malanoo.
While talking to Kashmir Life SDM Thatri confirmed the suspension of three health employees.
The order of suspension of these employees were issued on spot by him in front of the general public who hailed the prompt action against these absentees employees.
He said the DDO concerned had also been directed to withhold the salaries of all the suspended employees till the outcome of the inquiry.
He said during his on-going tour, he also met several people who put forth various public related issues for which necessary directions were issued to officials concerned on spot. He added that the other issues which pertain to government will be communicated to higher officials through “proper channel”.