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Prison Guard Took 200 Days of Sick Leave with 111 Certificates, Only Visited Doctor 6 Times

Published March 10, 2026, 10:12
Prison Guard Took 200 Days of Sick Leave with 111 Certificates, Only Visited Doctor 6 Times

An audit report on the Prison Department reveals serious gaps in administrative operation and human resource management. A prison guard was absent from duty for 200 days, presenting 111 medical certificates, while visiting a doctor only 6 times. The report also highlights the lack of adequate control over sick leave, understaffing of wings, and the employment of prison guards in irrelevant administrative tasks. The Service recommends tightening controls on leave and linking the prison systems with the GHS for certificate verification.