India, Aug. 4 -- A government doctor has been suspended in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district following accusations that he drove an official vehicle under the influence of alcohol and hit two motorcycles on Saturday, a state government statement said on Monday.

Dr Mohammad Shah Hasan, deputy chief medical officer in Chamoli district, has been suspended with immediate effect, the statement said. Officials said the suspension was ordered following instructions from chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who has emphasised strict adherence to discipline and service ethics in public service.

The statement said the incident had seriously compromised the dignity of public health services and damaged public trust.

The incident took place in the Til...