Police and officials of the Health Department on Thursday inspected lockers of the doctors and medical staff at hospitals in Srinagar and Anantnag districts.
A police official said the exercise was a part of the enhanced security measures after the recent Delhi terror blast and recovery of arms and ammunition from a terror module comprising doctors.
He said lockers of doctors and other staff members were inspected in private hospitals, medical colleges, PHCs and health facilities across Srinagar today.
“The exercise was aimed at preventing misuse of lockers for unauthorised storage of illegal or hazardous materials and strengthening internal security within medical institutions,” the spokesperson said.
In South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the lockers were inspected at the Government Medical College (GMC), from where an AK-47 rifle was recovered earlier this month from Dr Adeel Rather's locker, said an official.
The arrest of the doctor led to the busting of the terror module, involving several doctors, and the recovery of around 2900 kg of explosive material.
“Anantnag police, in coordination with the hospital administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the lockers at the GMC hospital. During the inspection, unclaimed lockers were identified, and the hospital authorities were instructed to update records to prevent any misuse,” said a police official.
The hospital authorities have been asked to maintain proper records and ensure that lockers are used strictly for official purposes.