Bhawanipatna: Tightening the noose around the neck of corrupt government officers, the Odisha Vigilance team on Monday trapped a doctor in Kalahandi district for demanding and taking bribe.
The accused gynaecologist has been identified as Dr Ashok Kumar Dash, Consultant O&G (Clinical)-cum- Joint Director, Dist. Head Quarters Hospital, Kalahandi at Bhawanipatna.
As per reports, today, a short while ago, the doctor has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs. 6000 from a Complainant in lieu of pre-natal and post-natal treatment to his pregnant relative admitted in the hospital.
The entire tainted bribe money has been recovered and seized from the possession of Dr. Dash.
Following the trap, simultaneous searches are going on at 4 locations from DA angle.
In this connection, Koraput Vigilance P.S Case No. 23 Dt. 17.11.2024 U/s 7P.C (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered. Investigation is in progress against accused Dr. Dash. Detailed report follows.
