Gorakhpur tragedy: Was Dr Kafeel Khan involved in smuggling oxygen cylinders?

Dr Kafeel Khan, who until a night ago was being hailed as a hero for saving lives at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College on August 11-12, now stands accused of stealing oxygen cylinders from the hospital and financial irregularities.

A day after Dr Kafeel Khan made headlines for his dauntless quick response to the disaster that was fast enveloping Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College on August 11-12, reports now suggest that Khan was stealing oxygen cylinders from the hospital for his private clinic.

Nodal Officer of BRD Medical College's Department of Pediatrics, Dr Khan has been removed from all hospital duties after reports emerged that the insufficiency of oxygen cylinders was partially because he was stealthily transporting some to his clinic.

Dr Rajiv Mishra, the principal who was sacked on Saturday, is also believed to have worked in connivance with Khan.