Saralnama₹500 was illegally charged from Anita Kujur of Dattara village for ambulance services at Chainpur Community Health Centre in Gumla on Thursday. The ambulance driver and assistant demanded the money for transporting her to the hospital during labor. A nurse also allegedly asked for an additional ₹500 after delivery. In a similar case, Asha Devi from Kurumgarh reported nurses demanding ₹200 for 'sweets' post-delivery. Deputy Commissioner Prerna Dixit ordered strict action, dismissing the ambulance driver and issuing a show-cause notice to the nurse. The Civil Surgeon was directed to strengthen monitoring systems and ensure transparency in all health centers to prevent such incidents. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 00:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ₹500 was illegally charged from Anita Kujur of Dattara village for ambulance services at Chainpur Community Health Centre in Gumla on Thursday
- The ambulance driver and assistant demanded the money for transporting her to the hospital during labor
- A nurse also allegedly asked for an additional ₹500 after delivery