Pathankot ambulance sent to Nangal, MP fumes

Ravi Dhaliwal

Tribune News Service

Pathankot, April 20

In times of Covid when almost all districts of the state are experiencing a surge in cases, the Pathankot Civil Surgeon “in violation of rules” has dispatched a ventilator-equipped ambulance acquired through MP Sunny Deol’s MPLAD funds to Nangal not only leaving local residents to fend for themselves but also leaving the actor fuming at the turn of events.

An officer said the vehicle was sent to Nangal, the Assembly seat of Speaker Rana KP Singh, as “the case load of Covid was more as compared to Pathankot.”

Dr Harvinder Singh, Civil Surgeon, said, “The vehicle was dispatched a few days ago on instructions of the state government and will return to the city this evening.”

Rana KP Singh said he was not aware of the development. “In any case I will look into the matter and ensure the ambulance is returned as soon as possible.”

When Sunny Deol was quick to dispatch an angry missive to DC Sanyam Aggarwal. “According to rules, the MPLAD fund infrastructure and facilities are meant for the use of inhabitants of that area only,” he wrote. Deol has asked the DC to conduct an inquiry to “fix responsibility of the erring officials.” The DC was not available for comments.