Archive · 21 May 2025
UP Doctor Suspended For Smoking Video, Other Hospital Issues
A doctor in Lucknow was suspended for smoking and teaching a child to smoke, as seen in a viral video.
Another radiologist was suspended for not showing up for a new job after being transferred.
There are also investigations into the hospital management at Veerangana Avanti Bai Women's Hospital, as well as complaints of financial exploitation at the district hospital in Fatehpur.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak is involved and action will be taken based on the findings of the investigations.
Doctor suspended after viral video showed him smoking and encouraging a child to smoke.
Radiologist also suspended for failing to report to a new posting after a transfer.
Investigation ordered into mismanagement at Veerangana Avanti Bai Women's Hospital.
Inquiry launched into allegations of financial exploitation at Fatehpur district hospital.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak directed the actions.
- Who
- Dr. Suresh Chandra, Dr. Vijay Kumar Verma, and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak.
- What
- Suspensions and investigations into medical professionals.
- When
- Tuesday, December 14 (radiologist transfer)
- Where
- Lucknow, Jalaun district, Veerangana Avanti Bai Women's Hospital, Fatehpur.
- Why
- Due to inappropriate behavior, failure to report for duty, and reported mismanagement.
Doctor's Rights
Government's Duty
Professional Conduct
Doctor's Rights
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Government's Duty
Doctors must adhere to ethical standards and professional conduct.
- Official Involved
- Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
- Doctor's Action
- Smoking with a child
- Hospital under investigation
- Veerangana Avanti Bai Women's Hospital
- Radiologist's location
- Ram Sagar Mishra 100-bed Joint Hospital in Lucknow
- Incident Date
- April 7