AIIMS Director bans security guards serving tea, snacks to docs

AIIMS Delhi's new director Dr M Srinivas has issued an Office Memorandum that stated that the security staff will not be used for any other purpose than for which they are engaged.

After noticing that security staff was serving tea and snacks to hospital staff, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr M Srinivas has taken strong action against it. He has issued an official notification for stopping this practice. The Office Memorandum is to stop the practice of senior staffers asking security guards to fetch tea and snacks for them, and the order also stated that if any security staff found taking refreshments or eating food during duty hours, they will be removed from their rolls in AIIMS.

"Such incidents not only compromise the security for which the staff has been deployed but also portray an adverse image of security services," the memorandum read.

"It is hereby directed that the security staff deployed for security and assistance of patients will not be used for any purpose other than for which they are engaged. The in-charge of the concerned office to which the security staff is posted as well as the respective cafeteria/canteen in-charge will be held responsible if any security staff is found carrying refreshments/tea/coffee, etc. during their duty hours," reads the official statement.

"It will also be ensured by the respective faculty-in-charge and officer-in-charge of security that the security staff perform the duties as specified in the tender agreement for watch and ward services," the memorandum added.

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