LUCKNOW, June 12 -- The King George's Medical University (KGMU) administration submitted its investigation report to the state government, detailing the findings of the probe and the action taken against employees and other stakeholders associated with the departments of urology and ophthalmology, said officials. The report is on the alleged Rs.2.5-crore medicine scam in the urology department and allegations of patients being directed to purchase lenses and medicines from private stores in the ophthalmology department. KGMU spokesperson Prof KK Singh said the investigation team carried out a comprehensive verification of records. The team first examined whether the patients concerned had actually visited the OPD. It then verified whether they had been diagnosed with cancer and, if so, whether they had been admitted to the department concerned for treatment. Investigators also checked treatment records to confirm whether chemotherapy had been advised by the treating doctors and whether the relevant treatment charts had been duly signed. Following this, the team scrutinised the procurement and utilisation of medicines and injections purchased under schemes. The investigation sought to ascertain whether the drugs procured were actually administered to the intended beneficiaries. Prof Singh said the probe also involved an analysis of patient trends and expenditure patterns. Investigators examined the number of patients treated in the departments over a period of time and compared it with the monthly expenditure incurred on their treatment. During the scrutiny, officials found a suspicious trend. While the number of patients had declined over the previous three to four months, departmental expenditure had increased sharply, rising to more than four times the usual level within a short period. This discrepancy raised concerns and prompted further examination. The investigation team also examined the complaints received on IGRS (Integrated Grievance Redressal System) portal against the opthalmology department regarding patients forced to buy medicines and lenses from stores outside the medical university. Officials said the probe proceeded on the basis of allegations raised by patients, and action was taken wherever irregularities or instances of corruption were found during the verification process....