Sivakasi District Health Officer held on bribery charge
A District Health Officer in Sivakasi was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption for accepting a bribe. The official allegedly demanded money to release vehicle rent bills related to a National Health Mission project.
Why it matters
This incident underscores ongoing efforts to combat corruption within public health administration and government procurement processes.
Sivakasi District Health Officer held on bribery charge Sivakasi District Health Officer, Sivakasi, Dr. Jegaveera Pandian alias Gunasekaran, 59, was arrested on charges of demanding and accepting a ₹5,000 bribe for releasing vehicle rent bills at his office in Anaiyur, Sivakasi, on Monday.
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