Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) Hospital in Hyderabad faced simultaneous inspections by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, food safety officials and drug inspectors on Thursday following allegations of corruption and other irregularities, according to officials cited in a report by Deccan Chronicle.
A 10-member ACB team led by Lakshmikant Reddy, Deputy Superintendent of Police, inspected records in the hospital’s administration department. The team is examining documents as part of an inquiry into possible irregularities at the state-run medical institution.
Food safety inspectors separately inspected the NIMS canteen to check whether its operations complied with applicable food safety standards. The inspection places the hospital’s food-service arrangements under scrutiny, an issue with direct implications for patients, attendants and staff who depend on the facility during treatment and hospital stays.
Four drug inspectors examined the surgical store, focusing on records related to the storage of medicines and medical equipment. The coordinated exercise therefore covered three operational areas within the hospital: administrative records, canteen operations, and the handling and documentation of medicines and medical supplies.
The inspections were conducted after allegations of corruption and irregularities were raised. Officials are examining relevant records and verifying possible discrepancies, but the supplied report does not establish the nature, scale or financial impact of any wrongdoing. No findings from the inspections had been made public at the time of publication.
The action highlights how oversight of a large public hospital extends beyond clinical services. Administrative procurement and record-keeping, food safety in institutional kitchens, and the storage of medicines and equipment are separate compliance areas involving different government agencies. A coordinated inspection can allow these functions to be reviewed at the same time, while also keeping the findings of each authority within its respective remit.
The inspection of the surgical store is particularly focused on documentation covering medicines and medical equipment. The available information does not state whether any stock shortages, expired products, procurement violations or storage breaches were found. Similarly, the food safety inspection outcome remains pending, and no conclusion has been announced about the canteen’s compliance.
NIMS is a major public healthcare institution in Hyderabad, meaning any confirmed administrative or supply-chain irregularity could have implications for hospital operations and patient services. However, the current report only confirms that inspections and record checks took place. It does not confirm that allegations have been proven or that patients faced disruption.
A senior ACB official said details would be disclosed on Friday. The next official update is expected to clarify the findings of the record examination and whether any further action will follow. Food safety and drug inspection authorities may also disclose the results of their respective checks.
