Ranga Reddy DMHO in ACB net for taking ₹1 lakh bribe
The Ranga Reddy District Medical and Health Officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe to process hospital permits. A health inspector was also taken into custody as authorities investigate potential systemic irregularities in the department.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts to combat administrative corruption within public health departments in India.
Ranga Reddy District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) was caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday while accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh.
According to preliminary information, DMHO Swarna Kumari demanded the bribe for processing permissions required for opening a new hospital in the district. The complainant subsequently approached the ACB, following which officials laid a trap and caught her while accepting the amount. ACB teams also carried out searches at the District Medical and Health Office in Shivarampally following the trap.
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