Bagalkote, Sept. 16 -- The Zilla Panchayat of Bagalkote on Wednesday called for a detailed probe into alleged attendance irregularities concerning a Medical Officer in Namma Clinic, with allegations that he was simultaneously admitted to an MD Pathology postgraduate course from March to September, according to attendance records. The Panchayat has directed a review of overall attendance of doctors across government health facilities.

In its statement, Bagalkote Panchayat said that relevant records and information available with concerned authorities are being examined following a recent media report.

During a District Health Society (DHS) meeting on September 9, the concerned Taluk Health Officer (THO) stated that there was no requireme...