Krishnagiri GMCH: New Dean takes charge

Dr P Sangeetha has taken charge as the Dean cum Special Officer of Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital.

After the outgoing Dean K Asokan was suspended a day before his retirment, Dr P Sangeetha has taken charge as the Dean cum Special Officer of Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) located at Bolupally, Krishnagiri district.

The former Dean was to retire on June 30 but was suspended a day before his retirement and Dr P Sangeetha took charge of the post on June 30, as reported by The Hindu. 

A release issued by the hospital stated, "All confidential letters and demi-official letters intended to the Dean cum Special Officer may be addressed to Dr Sangettha, Government Medical College Hospital, Pollupalli, Krishnagiri -635115".

Dr Asokan was suspended due to an alleged complaint of irregularities in the purchase of medical equipment. The government has also directed a probe into the matter.

Dr Asokan was sworn in as the Principal (Dean) of the medical college located at Bolupally, Krishnagiri District in December 2021. His removal just before his retirement has reportedly created a stir in the medical college community.

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