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  • Chamba: 10 Patients’ Mobile Phones Stolen from JLN Medical College’s Wards, Security Under Scanner

    March 10, 2026

    Chamba: 10 Patients’ Mobile Phones Stolen from JLN Medical College’s Wards, Security Under Scanner

    Chamba: A major incident has occurred at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Chamba. Last night, the mobile phones of 10 patients admitted to the hospital wards were stolen. This incident has caused concern among patients and their families, and questions are being raised about the hospital’s security arrangements

    The affected patients reported that an unknown person entered the wards at night and stole their mobile phones. Patients and their families expressed deep displeasure over the incident. They said such incidents cause additional mental stress for patients already battling illness.

    Questions raised on security arrangements

    This theft has raised serious questions about the hospital’s security system. People believe that security and surveillance at a large institution like the medical college should be strengthened to prevent such incidents in the future.

    People demanded action

    Patients and their families have demanded the hospital administration immediately investigate the matter, apprehend the thieves, and take strict action against them. CMO Jalam Bhardwaj confirmed that he had received information about the mobile phone theft from the hospital.

    He said that the thieves are being identified through CCTV footage and the security arrangements will be tightened in the future.

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