Srinagar: The authorities of the LG administration on Thursday banned two doctors of Government Medical College, Baramulla from doing any private practice across Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an order, Dr. Zafarullah, assistant professor (ENT) and Dr. Shafaqat Ahmad Lone, associate professor (ENT) have been banned from doing any private practice.
The order alleged that the two doctors were referring patients from the government to private hospitals for monetary benefits.
"Pending inquiry to the allegations, regarding the issue related to the referral of patients from Public hospitals to Private Hospitals for availing treatment/benefits under AB PM-JAY & AB PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme and illegal up-coding of packages, two doctors are hereby banned from doing any private practice across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, with immediate effect." reads the order.
(KNO)