Lab technician, ASHA worker suspended for issuing false COVID-19 certificates in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A lab technician of a city civic body run hospital here and an ASHA health worker has been suspended for allegedly issuing false-negative COVID-19 certificates while Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday assured steps to prevent such irregularities.
The Minister also said the government viewed the incident seriously and a criminal case would be filed against the two.
Speaking to reporters, Sudhakar said the issue of false-negative reports at the hospital came to his notice following which a team comprising joint commissioner and health officers was sent for inspection.
"An FIR will be registered against the lab technician who was on contract and the ASHA worker who were issuing negative COVID-19 reports," he said.
According to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) sources, the two had charged up to Rs 1,500 for a negative COVID-19 certificate to people whose samples turned positive.
In some cases, even tests were not done, they said.
Sudhakar said a strict regulation will be introduced to rectify loopholes and to make sure that such incidents were not repeated in the future.
"As a doctor, this incident has hurt me. It is a dishonor to the medical profession to make money through immoral ways," Dr. Sudhakar, a medical professional himself, added. PTI GMS SS VS
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Congress launches new ads campaign on Electoral Bonds Scam; Ads viral across social media platforms
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress has launched a campaign ad focusing on the Electoral Bonds Scam, aiming to expose the alleged nexus between the BJP and ED, CBI, and IT. The ad, described as brilliant and effective by several users, highlights the alleged corruption and has been shared across various platforms.
The campaign has sparked discussions and reactions from the public, with some questioning the BJP's actions and others criticizing the Congress's past performance. The ad has been well-received and is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in 2024.
The campaign ad is part of the Indian National Congress' strategy to highlight the alleged corruption in the electoral process. The ad emphasizes the purported link between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and entities, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income Tax (IT) department, in the Electoral Bonds Scam.
The advertisement is being widely shared across various social media platforms, increasing its reach and impact.
The campaign has generated extensive discussions and reactions from the public. While some have questioned the BJP's actions, others have criticized the Congress's past performance.
BIG BREAKING 🚨
— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) April 20, 2024
Congress has released a brilliant campaign ads on the Electoral Bonds Scam by BJP ⚡
This video brilliantly exposes BJP & its close allies ED, CBI & IT and hits the bulls eye.
This must be played during IPL breaks & on TV ads for mass impact 🔥#ModiTohGayo pic.twitter.com/Js3QnmsJ83
