Rawatpura Medical College, Chhattisgarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a probe into a bribery scandal involving the Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Nava Raipur. According to the agency, six individuals, including three doctors, have been arrested across six states while accepting a bribe totalling ₹55 lakh to submit favourable inspection reports for the college’s regulatory recognition.
Scope of the Investigation
CBI teams executed coordinated raids at over 40 locations in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh, targeting the accused and safehouses linked to the illegal operation.
The arrested include:
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- Three doctors appointed as statutory inspectors by NBEMS/NMC
- Three intermediaries and college officials
They were apprehended in Bengaluru at the moment of bribe handover.
A CBI spokesperson said the accused had conspired to manipulate the formal inspection process. In return for a favourable judgment report essential for the college’s recognition, the inspectors allegedly demanded and received ₹55 lakh.
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- Colluding with college management
- Using intermediaries to mask the actual exchange
- Exploiting their delegated power as official inspectors to issue compliant reports
Acting on intelligence that examiners were to meet in Bengaluru for the transaction, the CBI set up a trap. They arrested all six individuals mid-exchange, preventing the transfer of the bribe cash.
The agency has indicated that the accused will be presented before the appropriate jurisdictional courts.
This scandal echoes earlier corruption cases, including:
- NAAC rating scams, where assessors accepted money for higher grades
- Vyapam and DMAT cases, involving large-scale admission fraud in MP
Experts caution that systemic oversight must be ramped up to preserve integrity in medical education.
Next Steps in Investigation
- Conducting further raids and data seizures
- Interrogating the arrested individuals to uncover the full network
- Examining any other medical colleges that may have benefited from similar misconduct
- Evaluating whether the inspection reports issued are now invalid
The CBI has confirmed that the probe is ongoing, with more revelations expected.
Why This Is Significant
- Trust in accreditation and recognition processes is foundational to public health and professional standards.
- Manipulated inspection reports threaten the quality of medical education and may endanger patient welfare.
- This bust renews calls for stronger accountability mechanisms, such as randomised inspections, transparent grading, and digital audit trails.
