LARKANA: The vice chancellor of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) on Tuesday suspended deputy director of human resources and formed a three-member committee to launch inquiry into corruption charges against the official.

Sources privy to the matter told Dawn that Asghar Ali Bhutto was suspended over multiple complaints received by the office of vice chancellor.

Prof Dr Mohammad Rafique Memon, principal of Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College, led the probe committee formed by the VC.

Dr Qaimuddain Shaikh, principal of Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana, and Dr Nadeem Balouch, deputy director of Institute of Pharmacy, were members of the committee and Sarfraz Abbasi, legal advisor to the university, had been co-opted as the third member of the committee, said the sources.

The committee was tasked to complete the probe and submit its findings within a week’s time.

Published in Dawn, January 3rd, 2024