BAHRAICH: A resident doctor at a government medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district has been suspended for allegedly taking out a march in support of social activist Sonam Wangchuk, officials said on Sunday.Maharaja Suheldeo Autonomous State Medical College Principal Dr Sanjay Khatri said Dr Roopak Ikhe has been suspended and a five-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the matter, according to news agency PTI.The committee has been directed to submit its report within seven days, following which further action will be considered, he said.Khatri said Ikhe, a native of Maharashtra, holds an MBBS degree and is currently pursuing a diploma in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the government medical college.According to officials, Ikhe undertook a solitary march through the city on Friday evening while carrying a placard and wearing a T-shirt carrying messages in support of Wangchuk.Videos circulating on social media showed him walking alone towards the district magistrate’s residence with the placard.During the march, Ikhe told reporters that it was his personal initiative and that he had neither invited anyone to join nor was he associated with any political party or organisation.He also alleged that the system had become corrupt and there should be accountability at every level, while expressing concern over the difficulties faced by NEET aspirants.The college administration said the matter was being examined in accordance with service rules and that a decision on further action would be taken after the inquiry committee submits its report.
