An ultrasound machine worth millions of rupees has reportedly gone missing from Mananwala Rural Health Center, Sheikhupra, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
According to reports, hospital staff might have been involved in the incident, raising concerns about internal security lapses.
The machine disappeared from the facility yesterday, and no trace of it has been found so far.
The theft of essential medical equipment from a government hospital has sparked serious concerns about negligence and security in public health institutions.
The locals urged the authorities concerned to take immediate notice of the situation, suspend the watchman and other staff members found guilty of negligence, and ensure the recovery of the stolen ultrasound machine.