New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has suspended Dr AK Bisoi, the head of Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department, after a female nursing officer lodged a complaint of harassment against him.

The action against Dr Bisoi, former AIIMS-Bhubaneswar president, follows multiple complaints by the AIIMS Nurses’ Union to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) alleging sexual harassment, use of abusive language and workplace intimidation. ADVERTISEMENT

The AIIMS administration has handed over charge of the CTVS department to senior professor Dr V Devagourou with immediate effect, “till further orders,” according to an official directive issued by its Director Dr M Srinivas.

“In view of the complaint dated 30.09.2025 received from a female nursing officer of

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