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Harassment, witchcraft at BBMP health centre? CHO to investigate issue


The health centre at BBMP has become a talking point at the BBMP head office as health workers have alleged that they are being harassed. A complaint in this regard has reached the chief health officer. The officer expressed shock over the additional allegations that witchcraft is being practiced at the BBMP health office, and he said that he will investigate the issue.

 

A complaint of harassment and arbitrary transfers of contract health workers at the behest of a senior health official at a BBMP health centre is doing the rounds.

It is said that many types of equipment usually go missing and contract employees are blamed for the thefts. So far seven workers have been transferred within less than two years.

It is also said that kumkum is sprinkled at the workplace indicating the practice of witchcraft.

Chief health officer Dr Vijendra said he has received a complaint concerning harassment and is also aware of the suspected witchcraft and will investigate the issue.