King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

 

 

A D eep er Rot: When Public Health Inspectors Forget the Tools of the Trade The recent news item alleging that Public Health Inspectors ( PHIs ) accepted a bribe to release a fish consignment is disturbing enough on its own. It highlights the pervasive problem of corruption, where public servants, funded by taxpayer money, betray their solemn duty for personal gain. Both giving and receiving a bribe are serious crimes under the law. However, the reported detail about the PHIs' conduct, the reason the driver allegedly seized the opportunity to flee, shines a powerful spotlight on a potentially deeper issue of systemic negligence and poor operational discipline .   The Clue in the Missing Temperature Gauge According to the reports, the driver fled while the PHIs allegedly left the scene to fetch a basic tool: a temperature gauge . This single detail raises critical, inescapable questions about their modus operandi (usual way of operating) and professional integrity. F...