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Kidwai Hospital AC theft has triggered serious concern, with authorities assuring strict action against those responsible.
Kalaburagi
The theft of air-conditioning units from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology has sparked widespread concern, prompting the hospital administration to assure firm and immediate action against the culprits. Addressing the media in the city, Director Dr Naveen T stated that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness and that no individual involved will be spared.
According to hospital authorities, the theft of AC units came to light during a routine inspection of hospital facilities. Preliminary findings indicate that the equipment was removed unlawfully, raising questions about internal security arrangements at one of the state’s most important cancer care institutions. The incident has not only caused financial loss but has also disrupted services, especially affecting patients who require controlled temperatures during treatment.
Speaking to reporters, Dr Naveen T said the hospital management has already initiated an internal inquiry and lodged a formal complaint with the police. This is a serious lapse. Kidwai Hospital serves thousands of cancer patients every day, and any act that affects patient care will be dealt with strictly. We will ensure that those responsible are identified and punished as per the law, he asserted.
Police sources confirmed that a case has been registered and investigations are underway. CCTV footage from hospital premises is being examined to track the movement of suspects. Authorities are also verifying whether the theft involved outsiders or if there was any internal complicity, given the sensitive nature of the premises and restricted access to certain areas.
The incident has drawn sharp reactions from patient groups and the public, many of whom have questioned how such a theft could occur within a high-security medical institution. Several social activists have demanded a comprehensive security audit of the hospital to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Dr Naveen T further stated that steps are being taken to strengthen surveillance and security protocols across the campus. Additional guards will be deployed, and access to critical infrastructure areas will be more tightly regulated. Our priority is patient safety and uninterrupted healthcare services. We are committed to restoring trust and ensuring such incidents do not recur, he added.
