Rudraprayag Government Doctor Arrested for Taking Bribe Over Disability Certificate
Vigilance officials arrested an orthopaedic surgeon at Rudraprayag District Hospital for allegedly taking a Rs 5,000 bribe to issue a disability certificate.
Current Summary
According to a September 29 Rediff report, the Uttarakhand Vigilance Department arrested Dr Ankur Thakur, an orthopaedic surgeon at Rudraprayag District Hospital, for allegedly accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe to issue a disability certificate. Officials said the arrest followed a complaint alleging Thakur was demanding the money in exchange for the certificate. After verifying the complaint, the Vigilance Department laid a trap and arrested him while he was allegedly accepting the cash. A case has been registered against the doctor under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further action is underway.
What We Know
- Dr Ankur Thakur, an orthopaedic surgeon at Rudraprayag District Hospital, was arrested by the Vigilance Department.
- He allegedly demanded Rs 5,000 to issue a disability certificate.
- Vigilance laid a trap based on a complaint and arrested him while he was allegedly accepting the bribe.
- A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether departmental action such as suspension has been initiated against Thakur.
- Identity of the complainant and further procedural details of the case.
What Changed
- 30 Sept, 01:51 amSignal detected: Rudraprayag Government Doctor Arrested for Taking Bribe Over Disability Certificate