Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the officials of the Health Department on Thursday inspected lockers of the doctors and medical staff at hospitals in Srinagar and Anantnag districts.
According to the details available with the news agency— () the exercise was a part of the enhanced security measures after the recent Delhi terror blast and recovery of arms and ammunition from a terror module comprising of doctors.
“Lockers used by doctors and other staff members were inspected in private hospitals, medical colleges, PHCs and health facilities across Srinagar,” said an official.
“The exercises were aimed at preventing misuse of lockers for unauthorised storage of illegal or hazardous materials and strengthening internal security within medical institutions,” he added.
The administrations of the various hospitals have been asked to maintain proper records and ensure that lockers are used strictly for official purposes. “Such inspections will be conducted regularly as part of routine vigilance to maintain a safe and secure environment in hospitals,” the official added.
Meanwhile, in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district the lockers were inspected at the Government Medical College (GMC), from where an AK-47 rifle was recovered earlier this month from Dr Adeel Rather’s locker, said an official.
Pertinently, the arrest of the doctor led to the busting of the terror module, involving several doctors, and the recovery of around 2900 kg of explosive material.
“Anantnag police, in coordination with the hospital administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the lockers at the GMC hospital. During the inspection, unclaimed lockers were identified, and the hospital authorities were instructed to update records to prevent any misuse,” said an official.
