Aizawl:
The Mizoram government, on June 2, suspended a medical officer over alleged misbehaviour and medical negligence during treatment that led to the death of a patient.
The order was issued by health secretary R Lalramnghaka. He said that the doctor, who served as a medical officer at Primary Health Centre in Sialsuk in Aizawl has been placed under suspension with immediate effect.
During the period, the headquarters of the medical officer should be in Aizawl and she should not leave her headquarters without prior permission from the health secretary, the order said.
According to sources, the deceased, Lalrengpuia, who was undertaking treatment at Sialsuk Primary Health Centre, had been discharged from the health centre on the night of May 12 by the doctor, who accused the patient of stealing Rs 1,000. Lalrengpuia allegedly died at his residence at Sialsuk on Wednesday.