Telangana government doctor suspended for skipping night duty, sending private individual in his place
A government doctor in Telangana was suspended after an investigation confirmed he skipped his night shift and hired an unauthorized private individual to cover his duties. The state health department is now pursuing criminal charges against the unauthorized individual.
Why it matters
This incident highlights significant lapses in public health administration and patient safety protocols.
A government doctor posted at the Jogipet Area Hospital in Sangareddy district, Telangana, was suspended after an inquiry found that he skipped night duty and arranged for a private individual to perform duties in his place.
K. Ramesh, Deputy Civil Surgeon (General Medicine) at the Jogipet Area Hospital, was scheduled for night duty on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). However, a private individual, who was not employed as a government doctor, was allegedly found performing duties in his place.
Taking a serious view of the incident, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha directed Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu to order an inquiry. An inquiry committee subsequently examined the matter and confirmed the allegations against Dr. Ramesh, following which the government issued orders placing him under suspension.
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