बज्जू में नशे में धुत्त मिला सरकारी डॉक्टर – मरीजों ने बनाया वीडियो, हेल्थ डिपार्टमेंट ने जांच के दिए आदेश
बीकानेर। जिले के बज्जू कस्बे में तैनात एकमात्र सरकारी डॉक्टर की हरकतों ने स्वास्थ्य विभाग की कार्यप्रणाली पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। क्षेत्र में तैनात डॉ. शैलेंद्र सिंह शराब के नशे में धुत्त पाए गए, जिसके बाद स्थानीय लोगों ने उनका वीडियो बनाकर सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल कर दिया। वीडियो सामने आने के बाद हेल्थ डिपार्टमेंट ने जांच के आदेश जारी कर दिए हैं।
जानकारी के अनुसार, ग्रामीण एक बच्चे को दिखाने के लिए डॉक्टर के पास पहुंचे थे, लेकिन डॉक्टर पूरी तरह नशे में था। वीडियो में देखा जा सकता है कि चार–पांच युवक डॉक्टर से बच्चे की जांच की बात करते हैं, मगर डॉक्टर लड़खड़ाती आवाज़ में जवाब देता है और कमरे का दरवाज़ा बंद करने की कोशिश करता है। जब लोगों ने उसे रोका, तो वह दूसरे कमरे में जाकर पलंग पर चद्दर ओढ़कर सो गया।
स्थानीय लोगों के अनुसार, कमरे से शराब की दो बोतलें बरामद की गईं—एक पूरी तरह पैक और दूसरी लगभग खाली। वहीं पास में एक गिलास और नमकीन भी रखी हुई मिली। यह दृश्य देखकर ग्रामीणों ने नाराज़गी जताई और डॉक्टर की शिकायत स्वास्थ्य विभाग को भेज दी।
ज्वाइंट डायरेक्टर (हेल्थ) डॉ. देवेंद्र चौधरी ने बताया कि घटना अस्पताल परिसर की है या डॉक्टर के आवास की, यह स्पष्ट नहीं हो सका है। उन्होंने कहा, *“हम जांच कर रहे हैं कि शराब पीने की यह घटना अस्पताल में हुई या सरकारी आवास में। यदि यह अस्पताल परिसर में साबित होती है, तो डॉक्टर के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी।”
डॉ. चौधरी ने बताया कि एक विशेष टीम गठित कर जांच शुरू कर दी गई है।
गौरतलब है कि डॉ. शैलेंद्र सिंह पूर्व में भरतपुर के सीएमएचओ रह चुके हैं, जहां शिकायतों के चलते उन्हें एपीओ कर बीकानेर भेजा गया था। बज्जू में डॉक्टर की कमी को देखते हुए उनकी पोस्टिंग यहां की गई थी। अब ताजा प्रकरण के बाद उनके खिलाफ नई जांच की प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी गई है।
ग्रामीणों का कहना है कि बज्जू जैसे सीमावर्ती इलाके में पहले से ही डॉक्टरों की भारी कमी है, ऐसे में एकमात्र चिकित्सक का इस तरह नशे में होना स्थानीय स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए गंभीर चिंता का विषय है।
स्वास्थ्य विभाग ने कहा है कि जांच रिपोर्ट आने के बाद उचित प्रशासनिक कार्रवाई की जाएगी।
Drunk on Duty: Bikaner’s Bajju Shocked as Government Doctor Caught Intoxicated on Camera — Health Department Orders Inquiry
Bikaner, Rajasthan | October 23, 2025 —
A disturbing incident from the border region of Bajju in Bikaner district has once again raised serious questions over the functioning and accountability of Rajasthan’s rural healthcare system. The area’s only government-appointed medical officer, Dr. Shailendra Singh, was allegedly found heavily intoxicated while on duty, prompting public outrage after locals recorded a video of the incident and circulated it widely on social media.
Following the viral footage, the Health Department has ordered an immediate inquiry into the matter, terming the incident “highly unbecoming of a public servant entrusted with essential medical responsibility.”
The Incident: Doctor Found Drunk During Duty Hours
According to eyewitnesses, a group of local residents had brought a sick child to the Bajju Primary Health Centre to seek medical assistance. To their shock, they reportedly found the on-duty doctor, Dr. Shailendra Singh, in a state of complete inebriation. The doctor appeared disoriented, slurred his speech, and was unable to perform his duties.
The video recorded by villagers shows the doctor struggling to respond to questions about the patient’s condition and attempting to shut the room’s door to avoid being filmed. When locals intervened, he is seen staggering into another room and collapsing onto a bed, covering himself with a bedsheet while ignoring the patient’s family.
Bottles, Snacks, and Negligence: The Scene Inside the Room
Villagers claim that two liquor bottles were found inside the room — one sealed and another half-empty — along with a glass and a packet of snacks placed beside the bed. The sight angered the villagers, who confronted the doctor and recorded the visuals as evidence.
One of the witnesses told local reporters, “We had come for treatment, but found the doctor drunk and asleep. There were liquor bottles on the table. We felt insulted and worried — what if someone needed emergency care?”
The villagers later forwarded the video and complaint to the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Bikaner, demanding strict disciplinary action and an immediate replacement to ensure medical services are not disrupted.
Departmental Response: Health Officials Begin Probe
Speaking to reporters, Joint Director (Health) Dr. Devendra Chaudhary confirmed that a departmental inquiry has been initiated. He stated,
“We are verifying whether the incident took place inside the hospital premises or in the doctor’s government quarters. If it is proven that the act occurred on hospital grounds, we will recommend strict action under service conduct rules.”
Dr. Chaudhary further informed that a special inquiry team has been constituted and dispatched to Bajju to gather facts, interview witnesses, and submit a preliminary report within the next few days. The team will also examine whether the doctor was under the influence of alcohol during duty hours or after office hours but within government premises.
He added, “The government has a zero-tolerance policy towards such behaviour, especially in remote and border regions where doctors are the only lifeline for residents.”
Doctor’s Controversial Past: A Trail of Complaints
Further investigation into Dr. Shailendra Singh’s service record reveals that this is not the first controversy involving him. He previously served as the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) in Bharatpur, where he was removed from duty and placed on Awaiting Posting Orders (APO) following multiple complaints of administrative negligence and misconduct.
Later, due to the acute shortage of doctors in Bajju and surrounding border villages, Dr. Singh was posted to the area to ensure continuity of healthcare services. However, his latest actions have once again cast doubt on his professional discipline and commitment.
Local Anger and Ground Reality: “Bajju Has Only One Doctor”
The Bajju region, located on the Rajasthan-Pakistan border belt, already faces severe healthcare challenges due to a shortage of doctors, infrastructure gaps, and difficult terrain. Locals expressed deep frustration, saying that the only available doctor being intoxicated amounts to “medical abandonment.”
Villagers lamented, “If something happens to someone at night or during an emergency, where do we go? We have no hospital nearby and now the only doctor here is drinking during duty.”
Healthcare activists in the region have demanded that the government deploy additional staff and ensure round-the-clock supervision at border health centres. They also called for mandatory surprise inspections in rural areas to maintain professional accountability.
Administrative Outlook: What Happens Next
The Health Department has confirmed that a detailed fact-finding report will be submitted to the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Jaipur within the coming week. If the allegations are substantiated, disciplinary proceedings under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Conduct) Rules could be initiated against Dr. Singh — potentially leading to suspension or termination.
Meanwhile, the department has also indicated that alternative medical arrangements will be made for Bajju to ensure that patient care does not suffer during the investigation.
Broader Context: Systemic Gaps in Rural Healthcare
This incident once again highlights the deep-rooted challenges in Rajasthan’s rural healthcare structure, particularly in border and desert districts like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.
Frequent staff shortages, delayed administrative responses, and lack of oversight have contributed to public frustration and declining trust in the system.
Experts point out that such incidents reflect not just individual negligence but also a broader administrative failure to monitor field-level accountability. Regular audits, rotation of staff, and community engagement are being cited as key reforms to restore credibility.
Accountability and Ethics Under Scrutiny
The Bajju episode has triggered sharp criticism on social media, where users questioned how such incidents continue to occur despite repeated government warnings and departmental circulars on ethical conduct.
Public health experts have demanded that the state government not only punish erring officers but also establish a whistleblower-friendly mechanism that allows citizens to report misconduct without fear of retribution.
As one senior official commented off record, “Doctors in remote areas are expected to be role models and lifelines. When they become the problem, it’s not just a lapse — it’s a betrayal of public trust.”
Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for Rajasthan’s Health Machinery
The Bajju case stands as a grim reminder of the urgent need for accountability, supervision, and reform within the state’s healthcare system.
For the residents of Bajju, the hope is simple — that the system they depend on for survival will finally uphold its duty.
Until then, the image of a drunk government doctor sleeping under a bedsheet, while patients wait outside with a sick child, will remain a haunting symbol of neglect in one of India’s most fragile rural healthcare landscapes.
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