Amritsar hospital inspection finds expired drugs, rooms sealed

The Health Department seized expired medicines and sealed four areas of Bhai Lalo Ji Mission Hospital on Sultanwind Road in Amritsar on Wednesday after an inspection found multiple deficiencies, including gaps in medical records and missing documents related to biomedical waste disposal.

The inspection was conducted on October 28, 2026, on the directions of Amritsar Civil Surgeon Dr Bharati Dhawan. The team included Medical Officer Dr Pankaj Bhatti, gynecologist Dr Nazamdeep, anesthetist Dr Kamalpreet Riar, Bikramjit Kaur, and Harbhag Singh.

During the inspection, the team found an ultrasound machine in the ultrasound room. However, the team reported that the hospital did not provide a patient’s file, records of injections and medicines, operation theatre notes, or other relevant medical documents for verification, despite repeated requests.

A patient was present for an ultrasound examination and was reportedly visiting the hospital for the third consecutive day.The team also found that the hospital could not provide an agreement or other documents related to biomedical waste disposal.The inspection team recovered several expired medicines from the outpatient department (OPD) room and seized them.

In view of the deficiencies, the team sealed the operation theatre, OPD room, one private room and one ward. The team took action in the presence of a trustee member of Bhai Lalo Ji Trust.

The health department said the inspection aimed to ensure compliance with health regulations and safeguard patient interests and safety. Further departmental action will be taken as required under applicable rules and regulations.