Overview
- Veena George personally met Dr. Chirackal and pledged to halt all disciplinary measures arising from the missing-equipment controversy
- The Director of Medical Education’s report found that repair-firm documents were wrongly labeled as purchase bills and the morcellator remained on campus
- Dr. Chirackal, who has been on leave since August 4, said he will refrain from further public statements now that authorities have withdrawn their allegations
- The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association condemned late-night searches of the urology department and demanded a comprehensive review of procurement and inspection protocols
- Opposition leaders and medical faculty groups urged state-wide audits to strengthen transparency and prevent future equipment shortages