Haryana suspends four doctors over poor monitoring of sex ratio measures
The Haryana government has suspended four medical officers for failing to effectively monitor and implement measures to improve the state's sex ratio. The suspensions include three senior medical officers and are part of a broader initiative to combat illegal sex determination practices. Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the officers under the Haryana Civil Services rules.
- ▪The suspended officers include Dr. Tina Anand, Dr. Vijay Parmar, Dr. SatPal, and Dr. Prabha.
- ▪The government has intensified its campaign to improve the sex ratio and curb illegal sex determination practices.
- ▪Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated under Rule 7 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016.
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The Haryana government on Monday (May 18, 2026) suspended four medical officers, including three senior officer, over alleged poor performance and failure to effectively monitor and implement measures aimed at improving the sex ratio in the State.The suspension orders were issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sumita Misra.According to the order, those suspended with immediate effect are Dr. Tina Anand, senior medical officer (SMO) posted at Community Health Centre (CHC) Purkhas in Sonipat, Dr. Vijay Parmar, SMO at CHC Radaur in Yamunanagar, Dr. Satpal, SMO at CHC Chiri in Rohtak, and Dr.
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