Vellore GH staffer suspended over bribery charge
A mortuary staffer at the Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore has been suspended following allegations of demanding a bribe to release a body for postmortem. The incident came to light after a video of the interaction went viral on social media, prompting an official inquiry.
Why it matters
Corruption in public health institutions directly impacts vulnerable citizens and highlights the need for stricter oversight in government hospitals.
A staffer attached to the mortuary at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore was suspended on Friday for reportedly demanding ₹2,000 cash to send the body of deceased for postmortem.
The suspended staff was identified as R. Kannan. Initial inquiry revealed that victim B. Velu, a tribal from Palambattu village atop Peechamanthai hillock, requested Kannan to send the body of his relative K. Saravanan, who died in the village a few days ago, for postmortem.
Health officials said that Kannan reportedly demanded ₹2,000 cash for the purpose. The video of the incident went viral on social media and invited public outcry.
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