As investigations continue, questions are being raised about the safety standards and administrative lapses at the medical college, which has been mired in controversies for several years.
Despite being one of the prominent healthcare institutions in the region, the college has faced repeated allegations of mismanagement, substandard facilities, and inadequate staffing.
One of the most pressing issues is the lack of permanent leadership at the medical college. Both the principal, Dr. Narendra Singh Sengar, and the Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), Dr. Sachin Mahor, are holding acting positions. The absence of permanent officers has delayed addressing critical administrative and infrastructural deficiencies. This, critics argue, has contributed to the unsafe conditions at the medical college.
Over the years, several incidents have raised alarms about the quality of care at the institution. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports emerged that staff at the college were administering diluted medications to patients, putting lives at risk. Other incidents, such as rats chewing on corpses in the mortuary and disturbing videos of stray dogs eating human remains, have further tarnished the college’s reputation.
The recent fire has brought the medical college back into the spotlight, sparking public outrage and demands for accountability. An investigation committee has been set up to probe the cause of the fire and assess the safety measures at the medical college.
