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Begusarai Health Department Probes 1993 ANM Appointment After Salary Halt
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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The Bihar health department has launched a fresh inquiry into the 1993 appointment of ANM Manju Kumari at the Bihat sub‑centre in Begusarai after her salary was stopped following a complaint.
The health administration in Bihar has intensified its investigation into the appointment of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Manju Kumari, who was hired in 1993 at the Bihat health sub‑centre in Begusarai district. The probe was triggered after a formal grievance was lodged, alleging irregularities in the original recruitment process.
According to officials, the complaint prompted a review of the personnel file, which had previously been considered closed. The department has now reopened the case, examining documents related to the 1993 selection, service records, and the recent suspension of Kumari's salary.
The salary freeze was imposed as a precautionary measure while the inquiry proceeds, ensuring that any potential financial irregularities are addressed. Health department sources said that the outcome could lead to corrective action, including possible reinstatement or disciplinary measures, depending on the findings.
The investigation underscores growing scrutiny over long‑standing appointments in the state’s public health system, reflecting broader efforts to enforce transparency and accountability in government staffing.
No further details on the timeline for concluding the probe have been released, and the department has advised the public to await official statements.
According to officials, the complaint prompted a review of the personnel file, which had previously been considered closed. The department has now reopened the case, examining documents related to the 1993 selection, service records, and the recent suspension of Kumari's salary.
The salary freeze was imposed as a precautionary measure while the inquiry proceeds, ensuring that any potential financial irregularities are addressed. Health department sources said that the outcome could lead to corrective action, including possible reinstatement or disciplinary measures, depending on the findings.
The investigation underscores growing scrutiny over long‑standing appointments in the state’s public health system, reflecting broader efforts to enforce transparency and accountability in government staffing.
No further details on the timeline for concluding the probe have been released, and the department has advised the public to await official statements.