Gadag: Ambulances, which are meant to save lives during emergencies, are being used as passenger vehicles in Gadag! Shocking footage has gone viral on social media showing people being packed like cattle inside a Gadag GIMS (Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences) hospital ambulance.
'Drop Service' by Ambulance Drivers!
Serious allegations have surfaced that ambulance drivers are providing a daily 'drop service' for people traveling from GIMS hospital toward Gadag city. These government vehicles, which should be reserved for transporting patients to hospitals or for advanced treatment, are instead functioning like private local buses.
Viral Video Shows People Packed Like Sheep
A video captured on a mobile phone shows people crammed inside the ambulance, sparking widespread public outrage. Since these ambulances belong directly to the Health Department, citizens are slamming the department for such blatant irresponsibility and negligence.
Transported for Money?
Locals suspect that the ambulance drivers might be transporting people for a fee or taking private "rentals" out of greed. "Patients don't get ambulances during emergencies, but these drivers have plenty of time to ferry random passengers," complained angry citizens.
Public Question: Why are the senior officials of the Health Department silent on this? When will action be taken against drivers who are recklessly misusing life-saving vehicles? This incident has brought embarrassment to the Gadag Health Department. It is high time for the concerned authorities to conduct an investigation and take strict action against those responsible.