Doctors’ Body Flags Fear of Missing Files from Swasthya Bhavan; Writes to Chief Secretary Seeking Safeguards
IIE DIGITAL DESK : Kolkata, 6 May: The section of doctors in West Bengal has raised concerns over the possible disappearance or removal of official files from Swasthya Bhavan, the state’s health department headquarters, following the recent political transition in the state.
The Joint Platform of Doctors has written to Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala, urging immediate measures to ensure that no documents or records are tampered with or taken out from the health department premises. The letter has been signed by doctors including Dr. Punyabrata Gun and Dr. Hiralal Konar.
The doctors’ group, there is apprehension that sensitive files related to alleged irregularities and corruption in the health department and the West Bengal University of Health Sciences may be destroyed or removed in order to conceal past administrative decisions. They have stressed the need to preserve all official records in their original and unaltered condition.
Dr. Utpal Banerjee, associated with the platform, stated that their communication to the Chief Secretary highlights concerns that outgoing officials may attempt to eliminate evidence linked to alleged corruption. He emphasized that safeguarding documents and materials across key health institutions is crucial at this stage.
The doctors’ collective has also requested strict monitoring within health department offices to prevent any destruction or concealment of records. They have urged that officials allegedly involved in irregularities should not be allowed to tamper with files or institutional data.
The concerns come in the backdrop of earlier controversies, including allegations raised after the death of a young trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, which had triggered widespread scrutiny of administrative functioning in the health sector.
Recently, the Chief Secretary had also issued directives mandating security checks for all individuals entering and exiting government offices across the state. Following this order, the doctors’ platform submitted their formal appeal, seeking stronger safeguards specifically for the health department’s records and infrastructure.
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