Hyderabad, March 24 -- The Telangana government has raised concerns over a sharp rise in medical invalidation cases in Singareni and is taking steps to address the issue while ensuring support for affected families.

Replying to a question raised by Council Member Madhusudhanachari, the Deputy Chief Minister said that between 2014 and 2023, a total of 13,119 medical invalidation cases were recorded in Singareni. This number is significantly higher compared to 3,859 cases reported between 2000 and 2014.

The government stated that the sudden increase has put a financial burden on the organisation. Investigations by ACB and Vigilance departments are currently underway to examine possible misuse in these cases.

Steps to prevent misuse

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