Taking serious note of allegations regarding unauthorised canvassing, solicitation and influencing of patients by private medical shops, diagnostic laboratories and healthcare representatives within and around the premises of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Banihal Mohammad Naseeb has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the matter. The action was initiated after a complaint was received alleging that certain individuals associated with private medical establishments were allegedly approaching patients inside the hospital premises and influencing them to avail services from particular laboratories and medical shops. Following the complaint, the matter was referred to the Block Medical Officer (BMO) Banihal for verification.