The Jammu and Kashmir Government has attached Prof. (Dr.) Farooq Ahmad Jan, Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, to the office of the Principal, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, pending an enquiry into his conduct.According to Government Order No. 713-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on September 21, the decision has been taken pending an enquiry into the conduct of the Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura.
As per the order, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Jan shall remain attached with the office of the Principal, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, until further orders.
Meanwhile, Prof. (Dr.) G.H. Yattoo, Professor and Head of the Department of Hospital Administration at SKIMS Soura, has been directed to look after the duties of Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, in addition to his existing responsibilities.
The order has been issued by order of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and signed by M. Raju, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department.
The order has also been circulated among various concerned authorities, including the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Home Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Director SKIMS Soura and the Chief Secretary’s office.
The attachment is part of the administrative action pending the outcome of the enquiry into the conduct of the Medical Superintendent. No finding of misconduct has been recorded in the order itself.
