PATNA, June 25 -- The Bihar health department on Thursday relieved Dr Narendra Pratap Singh of the additional charge of principal of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) with immediate effect, citing unauthorised absence from duty and alleged misuse of government resources, said a press release issued by the health department.

Dr Geeta Sinha, a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at the PMCH, has been given the additional charge of principal until further orders.

Dr Singh has been posted as professor at Government Medical College, Bettiah, following the department's decision.

The statement quoting Bihar's health minister Nishant said the government would not compromise on discipline, accountability and effici...