The negligence of the Bihar Health Department came to the fore when it promoted and transferred a dead medical officer to the post of civil surgeon in Sheikhpura district. The transfer order came on Monday evening and the list had the name of Dr. Ramnarayan Ram apart from 16 other medical officers.

Dr. Ramnarayan Ram, was in-charge of Bikramganj sub-divisional hospital in Rohtas district when he passed away on February 7. A day later, his colleagues had also organised a condolence meeting. Interestingly, the list had the signature of Anil Kumar, the joint secretary of the Health Department.