Harassed for over a year by one Deepak foundation and local health-in Charge and failing to find help from local police, a 35-year-old Doctor posted at primary health centre, Madhuban, Pirtand in Giridih tried to commit suicide by pouring kerosene on self in the office of PHC, Madhuban on Tuesday morning. Staffers and local police were caught off guard as the victim suddenly took out a bottle of kerosene, poured it on himself and attempted to light a fire, sources said.
A probe has also been initiated against Dr Ajit Kumar Singh, who was deputed at the primary health centre.
Narrating his statement to civil surgeon, Dr Ramrekha Prasad, the doctor of primary health centre Madhuban, alleged that he has been harassed by the Deepak foundation and local health-in charge for over a year. “I have sent a letter to Giridih DC and civil surgeon in last year but officers failed to make any results in the matter. I was forced to take the extreme step after the failure from all sides,” he said.
“I had gone to the Pirtand police station but was asked to get witnesses in the case to make arrests. There has been no progress in the matter and the NGO Deepak foundation personal have been threatening me ever since, often telling me how their acquaintance with higher officers will keep them immune from police action,” said the victim Dr Ajit Kumar Singh.
“Failing to find help, I had even approached the police and seeking justice against for the entire system. I have been rendered helpless by the authorities,” said Dr Singh.
While the civil surgeon Dr Ramrekha Prasad, Giridih said that the deputation of Dr Ajit Kumar Singh has been cancelled and he has been suffering from mental disorder and matter is under investigation.