Cash and Cheques Seized During Upa Lokayukta Inspection of Bidar Medical Institute
During a surprise inspection of the Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa uncovered unexplained cash and cheques in a technician's possession, leading to an arrest. He also audited various public facilities in Bidar, mandating improvements in services and waste management infrastructure.
Highlights
- •Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa seized Rs 1 lakh cash and Rs 9 lakh in cheques at BRIMS.
- •A lab technician was arrested and a criminal case registered following the hospital inspection.
- •Justice Veerappa ordered strict enforcement of a Rs 3 toilet fee at the Bidar bus stand.
- •The official mandated scientific waste disposal at Sultanpur after residents reported water contamination.
An unexpected inspection of the Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) in Bidar resulted in the discovery of significant unexplained assets. During his visit to the facility on Saturday, Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa uncovered Rs 1 lakh in cash and substantial cheques hidden within the personal belongings of a laboratory technician, leading to immediate administrative and legal action.
The incident occurred while Justice Veerappa was conducting a routine review of the hospital's laboratory department. Upon discovering the funds in the possession of the employee, identified as Sanjukumar, the official questioned him regarding the legitimacy of the money. When the staff member could not provide a valid or satisfactory explanation for the possession of such a large sum, the official ordered the immediate seizure of the assets. Following the investigation, a criminal case was formally registered against the technician, who has since been taken into police custody.
Justice Veerappa Reviews Public Infrastructure in Bidar
Beyond the medical facility, the Upa Lokayukta utilized his visit to evaluate the operational standards of several key public services across the city. His itinerary included inspections of the new and old bus stands, the APMC yard, and local waste management infrastructure. At the city's primary bus terminal, he scrutinized the facilities for hygiene and accessibility, specifically addressing complaints regarding inflated toilet user fees. The official noted that patrons were being charged Rs 10 instead of the government-mandated Rs 3, and he strictly directed staff to adhere to the official pricing structure moving forward.
During his assessment of the APMC fruit and vegetable market, Justice Veerappa voiced his dissatisfaction with the current lack of adequate vehicle parking spaces. He advised the local district administration to promptly draft a proposal for the government to develop a modern, well-equipped market complex and dedicated parking area spanning five acres of land. This initiative aims to streamline market operations and resolve long-standing congestion issues faced by traders and visitors alike.
The inspection concluded at the Sultanpur village solid waste disposal unit, where residents had previously voiced grievances regarding the environmental impact of the site. Villagers reported severe concerns including the contamination of local drinking water, the persistent foul odour, and the growing menace of stray dogs near the facility. In response, Justice Veerappa issued clear instructions to the Municipal Commissioner, Mukul Jain, requiring that all waste be processed using scientific methods. He mandated that waste must be stored in designated pits and covered with soil, with the final objective of developing greenery over the area to mitigate its negative effects on the surrounding community.
