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Bihar Health Minister Orders Suspension of PMCH Principal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 06:32 PM
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The Principal of Patna Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, has been suspended following an inspection by Health Minister Tejashwi Yadav. He was found absent and unresponsive to calls during the minister's visit.
The Bihar government has taken decisive action by suspending Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, the Principal of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). The suspension order was issued after a surprise inspection conducted by Health Minister Tejashwi Yadav.
During the inspection, Dr. Singh was reportedly absent from his post. Furthermore, he failed to respond to calls made by the Health Minister, which is understood to have prompted the immediate disciplinary action. The government has not yet announced who will take over the responsibilities of the Principal.
During the inspection, Dr. Singh was reportedly absent from his post. Furthermore, he failed to respond to calls made by the Health Minister, which is understood to have prompted the immediate disciplinary action. The government has not yet announced who will take over the responsibilities of the Principal.