LUCKNOW, June 7 -- Probe teams have expanded investigations into alleged irregularities across multiple departments at King George's Medical University (KGMU), including ophthalmology, urology, cardiology (Lari) and radiotherapy. The university administration issued a show-cause notice to an ophthalmology professor over alleged misconduct during an internal inquiry. Officials said the action stems from an ongoing investigation into complaints of irregularities in the ophthalmology department. According to KGMU spokesperson Prof KK Singh, Prof Siddharth, a member of an internal committee which was formed earlier, allegedly contacted a complainant patient and advised him to revisit the department, assuring him that those who had taken money from him would be identified and made to return the amount. "The role of the inquiry committee was limited to verifying the allegations and examining facts. Any attempt to intervene in the matter beyond the scope of the inquiry raises serious concerns," Prof KK Singh said, adding that a formal explanation has been sought from the professor. The university's inquiry team also recorded the statement of Prof Vivek Kumar Singh, who served as the nodal officer of the urology department during the period under scrutiny. He was recently injured in a road-rage incident. Investigators assessed his medical condition before recording his preliminary statement on Saturday. Sources said his statement will be matched with departmental records already seized by the inquiry team. Investigators are expected to question him again on Monday after completing document verification on Sunday. The probe has simultaneously moved into the Lari cardiology department, where investigators are examining six months of records relating to procedures conducted under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The focus is on the number of cardiac stents and other devices implanted in beneficiaries and whether the claims submitted under the government-funded scheme were justified. The inquiry has expanded to the radiotherapy department, where records of cancer patients treated under government-sponsored healthcare schemes over the past six months have been sought. University sources said teams constituted by vice chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand are systematically collecting records, examining patient data and recording statements. Prof KK Singh said, "The vice chancellor has made it clear that anyone found responsible for siphoning or misusing government funds meant for poor and needy patients will face strict action."...