Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Collector Warns Against Bribe Demands at KGH
A collector visited a hospital called KGH to check on the patients and the care they were receiving.
During the visit, some family members of a patient said that hospital staff had asked for money for treatment.
The collector was very serious about this and told the hospital to investigate the matter.
He also said that treatment at KGH is free and that no one should pay any staff member.
He warned that anyone found asking for money would be punished.
The hospital superintendent and other officials were with the collector during the inspection.
Collector conducted a surprise inspection at KGH, visiting key departments and interacting with patients.
Relatives of a patient complained about bribe demands for treatment.
Collector ordered a detailed inquiry into the bribe allegations.
Hospital authorities were directed to display boards informing the public that treatment is free.
Collector warned of action against anyone found demanding money for treatment.
- Who
- Collector and hospital authorities
- What
- Warning against bribe demands and inspection of KGH
- When
- Morning (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- KGH (Kurnool Government Hospital)
- Why
- To ensure free treatment and address bribe allegations
- Location
- KGH (Kurnool Government Hospital)
- Inspector
- Collector
- Departments Inspected
- Emergency medical unit, burns ward, reconstructive surgery department
- Complaint Received
- Relatives complained of bribe demands for treatment
- Action Ordered
- Detailed inquiry and display of free treatment boards
