All Allegations of Former PMCH Principal Dr. NP Singh Dismissed; High-Level Committee to Bring Out the Raw Truth!
The massive controversy surrounding the sudden removal of Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh (NP Singh), the former Principal of Bihar's premier medical hub—Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH)—has exploded into a high-voltage bureaucratic drama. Following a surprise inspection by Health Minister Nishant Kumar, Dr. NP Singh was axed for missing a major official event. In response, Dr. Singh held a tearful press conference, slamming the government as 'dictatorial' and threatening to resign. However, the Health Department has aggressively punched back, completely deflating his claims.
Issuing a stern official statement, the Bihar Health Department has categorically dismissed all allegations raised by Dr. NP Singh. Concurrently, a High-Level Committee has been constituted to conduct an exhaustive and unbiased probe into the matter. The department made it explicitly clear that prioritizing a private clinic over government duty and committing gross insubordination will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
'Operation Dummy Patient': How the Secret Sting Exposed His Private Practice!
The Health Department has completely debunked Dr. NP Singh's defense that he was severely bedridden. The revelations dropped by the department read like a sleek thriller script. To catch the top doctor red-handed, an undercover sting operation was executed by the administration:
Infiltration by Dummy Patients: Officers from the Health Department and Patna District Administration masqueraded as 'dummy patients' and visited Dr. NP Singh’s personal clinic.
Eyewitness Accounts from Actual Patients: Real patients walking out of the clinic testified to the investigation squad that they had just been checked and prescribed medicines by Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh himself.
Compounder Leaks the Time-Table: The clinic’s compounder unwittingly leaked the doctor's entire routine to the undercover team, stating: "Sir checks patients at 7 PM. If you want an appointment tomorrow, walk in between 9–10 AM, 2–3 PM, or 7–9 PM."
The Government Vehicle at the Doorstep: In a damning twist, while the doctor was busy raking in cash at his private clinic, his official Bihar Government-allotted vehicle was parked right outside. The department has officially logged this as a gross personal misuse of state-owned assets.
The Truth Behind the WhatsApp Text: "Informed Hours After the Event"
Dr. NP Singh had emotionally unbuttoned his shirt before media cameras to display a stomach bandage, claiming he suffered severe burn injuries the night prior to the Health Minister’s visit. He asserted that his son had instantly notified top medical bureaucrats via a WhatsApp message.
Slashing through this defense, the Health Department noted:
"This is a fabrication. On June 23, PMCH was hosting the grand inauguration of its brand-new Radiology Wing. The Junction and Hospital Superintendents had personally called Dr. Singh a day prior, informing him that he was designated to deliver the official Vote of Thanks to Health Minister Nishant Kumar, which he formally accepted. Hours passed after the event concluded, yet no official distress signal arrived. It was only after the administrative backlash began that the story of the burn injury was manufactured."
At a Glance: Health Department vs. Dr. NP Singh
| Disputed Aspect | Dr. NP Singh's Claim (Press Conference) | Health Department's Official Stand (Probe Report) |
|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Sidelined at home due to severe accidental burns. | Active during official duty hours, treating clients at a private clinic. |
| Prior Intimation | His son had allegedly texted senior officials on WhatsApp. | Zero official communication received until hours after the event ended. |
| Misuse of Government Car | Claimed the vehicle was parked at his residence due to his illness. | Caught parked outside his private clinic (misuse of state machinery). |
| Stance on Punitive Action | Shifting a top doctor without a Show-Cause notice is tyrannical. | This administrative transfer is a regular protocol for fair inquiry, not a final verdict. |
Ousted from PMCH to Bettiah; Dr. Gita Sinha Takes the Helm
Merely two days after the incident, on June 25, the Health Department swung its administrative axe, stripping Dr. NP Singh of his principalship at PMCH with immediate effect. He has been transferred out of the capital to the Government Medical College in Bettiah. The department clarified that this transfer was executed from an administrative standpoint to ensure an unhindered probe and is not the final punitive action.
To prevent any structural breakdown at a prestigious institute like PMCH, Dr. Gita Sinha has been handed the additional charge as the officiating Principal until further notice. She has officially taken over operations.
The Doctor’s Ultimatum: "I Am in Depression, I Will Resign"
Blindsided and infuriated by his sudden shunting, Dr. NP Singh called an emergency press meet in Patna, stating emotionally:
"I have served Patna Medical College since 1988, holding the rank of Professor and HOD for nearly 30 years. Treating a veteran medical professional like a criminal without demanding an official explanation is pure dictatorship. I am a psychiatrist myself, but this brutal treatment by the government has pushed me into deep depression. Rather than surviving in such a toxic system, I would rather resign, take voluntary retirement, and sit at home."
Violation of Government Servant Conduct Rules: Deeper Trouble Ahead
Dr. NP Singh's decision to bypass internal grievance channels and openly launch a media tirade against the state and Health Minister Nishant Kumar has further enraged the ministry. Senior bureaucrats pointed out that holding an unauthorized press conference to attack state policies is a direct violation of the 'Bihar Government Servant Conduct Rules'.
The newly formed High-Level Committee will now not only scrutinize his illegal private practice and vehicle misuse but will also file a comprehensive report on this open act of structural indiscipline while holding a government post.
Private practice is legally banned for government doctors in Bihar. The fact that the Principal of the state's largest medical college was caught running an active clinic strikes a massive blow to the system's integrity. Health Minister Nishant Kumar's high-octane action has sent shockwaves across government hospitals statewide. It remains to be seen whether the High-Level Committee's report will lead to Dr. NP Singh’s formal termination or if he will choose to step down himself!
