CBI Busts Corruption In Medical Colleges; Health Ministry Officials Named
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against DP Singh, Chancellor of Tata Institute of Social Studies (TISS), and 34 others over alleged irregularities and corruption in inspection of medical colleges. The 34 people under scrutiny include eight officials of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, officials of National Medical Commission and representatives of private medical colleges across the country.
The FIR has been filed over alleged irregularities and corruption in inspection and regulatory processes of medical colleges across the country. DP Singh was the Chairman of UGC between 2018 and 21.
According to reports, charges against the accused in the massive corruption trail include bribery, criminal conspiracy, forgery and breach of official secrecy.
To understand the action planned on FIR, News18 reached out to National Medical Commission and Union Health Ministry. 'We have reviewed the report and are evaluating the next steps," said an official from NMC while adding that NMC had received a similar complaint some months ago on which CBI action is ongoing.
The Central Bureau of Investigation had reported in the month of May that the agency has arrested a senior doctor working as Assessor with the National Medical Commission, immediately after he received a bribe of Rs 10 lakh allegedly in exchange of a positive assessment report vis-a-vis a private medical college in Karnataka. An FIR in this regard was lodged by the CBI against some of the assessors, college authorities and unknown persons and the matter is currently under investigation.
'The Commission has viewed the matter very seriously and has decided to blacklist the said Assessor, pending investigation and final verdict in the matter. As an exemplary action, it has been decided that the renewal of existing number of seats of the said college in Under-graduate and Post- graduate courses shall not be done for the AY 2025-26. Further, the application for increase of seats and starting of new courses for both UG & PG received by the Medical Assessment & Rating Board for AY 2025-26 shall be cancelled and not processed further," NMC said in press release dated July 2.
Meanwhile, an official at MoHFW, said, 'The report has been recently examined, and appropriate action is under consideration," without divulging any further details.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
42 minutes ago
- Time of India
National Herald case: ED opposes arguments of accused persons
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday opposed the contention of the accused persons who concluded their arguments in the National Herald case . Appearing before special judge Vishal Gogne, additional solicitor general S V Raju argued the transaction between Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which published the National Herald newspaper, and Young India was a sham. The federal agency has accused Sonia and Rahul Gandhi , late Congress leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, as well as Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering over the fraudulent takeover of properties valued at over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which published the National Herald newspaper. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cyprus Villas: Prices That Might Surprise You Cyprus Villas | Search Ads Get Info ED alleges Gandhis held the majority 76 per cent shares in Young Indian, which fraudulently usurped assets of AJL, in exchange for a Rs 90 crore loan. "All India Congress Committee (AICC) was given funds, which were to be used properly, but the way they used Rs 90 crore (shows that) they have committed criminal breach of trust," the ASJ argued. Live Events The transacation between AJL and Young Indian was a sham transaction, he added. His arguments would continue on July 12. The ED filed its chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and others under Sections 3 (money laundering) and 4 (punishment for money laundering) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The chargesheet also names Suman Dudey, Sam Pitroda, Sunil Bhandari, Young Indian, and Dotex Merchandise Private Limited. All accused have opposed the ED's plea on the point of cognisance of the chargesheet and denied the allegations.
NDTV
42 minutes ago
- NDTV
Chennai Cocaine Case: Conditional Bail Granted To Actors Srikanth And Krishna
Chennai: Actors Srikanth and Krishna have been granted conditional bail by the Madras High Court in the Chennai cocaine case that has rocked the Tamil film industry. The two actors, arrested in connection with an alleged high-profile drug racket, have been ordered to report daily at the Nungambakkam Police Station as part of their bail conditions. The actors were arrested after police arrested Prasad, a former AIADMK functionary accused of supplying cocaine to actor Srikanth, and Kevin, who allegedly sold drugs to Krishna. A Ghana national named John and another individual, Pradeep, were also taken into custody. Police say Kevin was caught with cocaine, referred to as ganja, methamphetamine, and Rs 45,000 in cash. Krishna allegedly consumed and shared drugs with friends and was part of WhatsApp groups used to coordinate drug use. Srikanth is believed to have had direct links with a drug cartel, having both purchased and used narcotics supplied by Prasad. Both actors belong to prominent film families. Srikanth has acted in around 70 films, while Krishna is the son of a film producer and brother of filmmaker Vishnu Varadhan, and has starred in celebrated Tamil films including Anjali, Iruvar, and Thalapathy. Reports suggest that other actors may be under the police radar in connection with the case. Following the controversy, Kerala-based film producers have made anti-drug affidavits mandatory on film sets. Law enforcement authorities have issued a stern warning that withholding information about drug possession or usage will now be treated as a criminal offence.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
ED uncovers forgery in private medical college admissions: Seizes assets worth Rs 18 crore in fake NRI quota scam
The Enforcement Directorate Monday said authorities in West Bengal and Odisha did not take any action against admission of ineligible candidates in certain private medical colleges under the NRI quota despite the MEA providing 'categorical' information of 'forgery'. The federal probe agency said it has seized 'incriminating' evidence during searches in this case in the past. A fixed deposit worth Rs 6.42 crore of a private college in West Bengal has been provisionally attached, the ED said. It had earlier attached assets worth Rs 12.33 crore of some colleges and individuals involved in these alleged irregularities. Probe has found that the managements of certain private colleges – offering MBBS, MD and MS courses — in these states colluded with agents to create 'fake' papers for candidates, such as embassy documents of NRIs and family tree, the ED said. 'These private medical colleges were paying agents to prepare fake documents. The agents approached and obtained credentials of unrelated NRIs by paying money and used these to prepare fake documents and projected these NRIs as sponsors for students.' 'In some cases, the agents and medical colleges used the same set of NRI sponsor documents for two to three different and unrelated candidates,' the agency said. It claimed that this has been done to show compliance with guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in this matter. The ED said 'huge commissions' were being paid for this illegal act. 'Despite categorical information of forgery in cases of certain NRI sponsors provided by the Ministry of External Affairs, no action has been taken by concerned state authorities,' the probe agency said. Various Indian consulates/embassies in foreign countries have informed that NRI certificates of sponsor in many cases, which were used to secure admissions in these private medical colleges under the NRI quota, are 'not genuine', it added.
