Patna: Following the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a private hospital, superintendent of police (east) Parichay Kumar on Monday held a meeting with hospital representatives and reviewed the security arrangements.Around 50 to 60 hospital representatives attended the meeting. The SP gave necessary instructions, which included installation of HHMD (hand held metal detector) and high-resolution CCTV cameras, to strengthen the security on hospital premises. “The objective of the meeting is to further improve the security arrangements in the hospitals,” he said. Additionally, various issues raised by the hospital management were listened to seriously, and assurances were given for their appropriate resolution.Kumar said the hospitals need to increase the CCTV camera coverage to also capture roads, with a proper control room, to keep tabs on all the happenings. “If any suspicious activity is detected, inform the police or the local police stations. They should also display the contact numbers of the local police stations, SDPOs and SPs on the hospital premises,” he said.“In case of any medico-legal cases or if a criminal is admitted to hospital for treatment, the administration should inform the local police station. These instructions were issued, and hospitals assured compliance. They mentioned employing security guards and following all guidelines provided. The HHMD should be used by all the hospitals to detect any weapons or illegal items while screening the patients, their attendants, and the visitors at the hospital,” the SP said.The main instruction is for effective access control, particularly checking people, patients, their attendants, and any suspicious person, he said.Police have stepped up security and keeping an eye on hospitals after the paroled criminal Chandan Mishra was gunned down at a private hospital on Bailey Road in Patna on July 17. The police suspect security lapses and involvement of security personnel in helping the accused easily enter the hospital building and the patient’s room.
