Bandipora, March 18: Five Medical Officers were suspended and 15 paramedics have been asked to explain their position after they were found unauthorizedly absent from their legitimate duties in Bandipora following a surprise inspection at different health centres of Bandipora by the Block medical officer Dr Masarat Iqbal today.

However a show-cause notice has been served to the employees asking them to explain their position before action shall be taken against them.

He further said that strict action will be taken against the employees who will be found unauthorizedly absent from their legitimate duties.