- Gautam Buddha Nagar Deputy CMO suspended over bribe allegations.
- Dr. Sachindra Kumar Mishra accused of demanding money.
- Meerut Division to investigate the alleged bribe demand.
Sumit Shishodia, Noida: The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Dr. Sachindra Kumar Mishra, Deputy CMO of the Gautam Buddha Nagar Health Department, over allegations that he demanded a bribe from a clinic operator over the phone. V. Hekali Zhimomi, Principal Secretary of the Medical Department, issued the suspension order against the official.
According to Jagran.com, the investigation into the matter has been assigned to the Director of the Meerut Division.
As stated in the suspension order, Dr. Sachindra Kumar Mishra, in-charge of the Bisrakh Community Health Centre, allegedly called Pawan Chaudhary, who operates a clinic in Bisrakh, and demanded money from him.
Dr. Mishra has been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly violating the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants Rules. He has also been attached to the office of the Additional Director, Meerut Division, during the suspension period.
The suspension order was issued on October 22, 2026, and the Gautam Buddha Nagar Health Department received its digital copy on Tuesday.
CMO Says Suspension Order Has Not Yet Been Received
Meerut Division Director Dr. Manoj Sen confirmed that the government had ordered the suspension of Dr. Sachindra Kumar Mishra, a Level-3 medical officer posted in the Gautam Buddha Nagar Health Department.
He said his office had received instructions to investigate the matter and that a team would soon be formed following directions from the government.
Meanwhile, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Madan Mohan Mani Tripathi said that further action would be taken once his office received the government's official communication. He added that the CMO's office had not yet received the suspension order.