The Director of Medical Education has suspended Dr. Pauly T. J., an associate professor in the general surgery department at Thrissur Government Medical College, following allegations of misbehavior with a female house surgeon. The suspension follows a preliminary investigation by the college's women's anti-harassment and internal complaint committees, which concluded that Dr. Pauly was indeed guilty of the charges.
The committee's investigation, prompted by a complaint from the house surgeons' association, concluded that Dr. Pauly's conduct warranted immediate action. The panel recommended appropriate departmental measures, leading to the issuance of the suspension order. According to the order, this suspension is based on the findings of the internal probe, with a detailed inquiry set to follow.
The incident reportedly involved Dr. Pauly misbehaving with the woman house surgeon, creating an uncomfortable and negative work environment. The college's internal complaint committee quickly initiated an investigation upon receiving the complaint. The inquiry revealed enough evidence to support the allegations against Dr. Pauly, prompting the committee to recommend his suspension.
The college authorities have stated that they take such matters seriously and are committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff and students. The internal probe report and the complaint filed by the House Surgeons' Association have been forwarded to the police for further investigation. This step indicates the seriousness with which the college administration is treating the case, aiming to ensure that justice is served.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Susmita Bhandary/MSM)
