Kolkata: Amid allegations of serious irregularities, the West Bengal Health Department has barred 11 blood banks across the state from organising blood donation camps until further orders. According to the news reports, an official said that the 11 blood banks would be barred from organising blood donation camps anywhere in the state until the investigation was completed. Also Read:West Bengal: 6 private blood banks under scanner over alleged inter-state traffickingThe restriction, which came into effect from August 1, will remain in place until the completion of the investigation. The blood banks facing the restrictions are Ashok Laboratory Blood Centre in Jodhpur Park, Kothari Medical Blood Centre in Alipore, Health Point Hospital Blood Centre in Padmapukur, Life Care Blood Centre in Entally, Om Blood Centre in Beleghata, Ispat Cooperative Hospital Blood Centre in Sonarpur, HMC Rotary Blood Centre in Howrah, Institute of Medical Sciences Blood Centre in Krishnanagar, Upasham Om Blood Centre in Raiganj, Teresa Om Blood Centre in East Burdwan and Raniganj Institute of Medical Sciences Blood Centre, reports TOI. However, they will continue to be permitted to accept voluntary donations from individuals who directly visit the blood banks.