NIMS suspends Lakshmi Bhasker after ACB case
The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has suspended its Additional Medical Superintendent, Lakshmi Bhasker, following an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The suspension is part of the institute's stated zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing efforts by Indian public institutions to address corruption within medical administration.
The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has suspended its Additional Medical Superintendent Lakshmi Bhasker after he was booked by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) under a disproportionate assets case.
NIMS Director Rahul Devraj said that based on the investigation, they had reached out to Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu regarding Bhasker’s suspension. “The suspension was formally approved and implemented on Monday, September 28,” he said, adding that the institute has zero tolerance for corruption.
Published - September 30, 2026 07:07 pm IST
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