A senior resident doctor of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), Dr Bhimsen Kumar, has been suspended over alleged negligence of duty by the authorities.

Bihar Encephalitis deaths: Senior doctor suspended over negligence of duty in Muzaffarpur as toll rises to 129

Bihar health department on Saturday gave an order for investigation of the matter where human skeletal remains were found behind Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur.

Human skeletons near SKMCH hospital: Bihar health department calls for investigation

Several human skeletal remains were found behind Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur, Bihar where around 139 died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).

Bihar: Human skeletal remains found behind Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur

Even as hospitals in Muzaffarpur grapple to deal with the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), leaders from various political parties along with officials among others have been trooping in to take stock of the situation, which authorities say is hampering their work.

Acute Encephalitis crisis: Hospital urges political parties to not disturb instead try to raise awareness in villages