Srinagar, Nov 22: Govt has suspended in-charge Block Medical Officer, Keller in Shopian pending an inquiry for dereliction of duties.

Order copy with CTN reads as "Pending enquiry into the matter of dereliction of duties, Dr, Zarar Bhat, Medical Officer (looking after the charge of Block Medical Officer, Keller, Shopian) is placed under suspension with immediate effect and is attached in the office of Director, Health Services, Jammu".

The order further reads that Dr Mohammad Yousuf Naikoo I/c Block Medical Officer, Shopian to look after the charge of Block Keller in addition to his duties till further orders.