Medical council president resigns

Chandigarh, December 1

Controversial president of the Punjab Medical Council, Dr AS Sekhon, has resigned from his post six months before the completion of his tenure.

According to council officials, Dr Sekhon sent his resignation to the government today. Dr Sekhon was a loyalist of former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and was appointed the president during the first few weeks of his assuming the office. In a report, The Tribune had highlighted that the Medical Council of India had cancelled the registration of Dr Sekhon as he had allegedly furnished false information. — TNS