Delhi Government arrests former top health official in In multi-crore medical scam case
The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested former Director General of Health Services Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal in connection with a multi-crore procurement scam. The investigation alleges that medical equipment and supplies were purchased at highly inflated rates through manipulated tenders.
Why it matters
This case highlights systemic corruption in public health procurement, impacting the availability and cost of essential medical services.
The Delhi Government’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested the former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in connection with an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items and medical equipment, officials said.
The article provides a factual account of the arrests and the nature of the investigation based on official statements.
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