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Crime
Doctor Arrested for Accepting Bribe to Issue Disability Certificate
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 01:02 AM
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Police detained a medical practitioner who was caught taking a bribe to issue a disability certificate, authorities said.
A medical practitioner was taken into custody after police caught him accepting money in exchange for issuing a disability certificate. The incident was reported by local law‑enforcement officials, who said the doctor was apprehended at the time of the transaction.
The authorities have lodged a formal complaint and indicated that the case will be investigated under provisions of the Indian Penal Code that deal with corruption and fraud. The doctor is expected to appear before a magistrate within the stipulated legal timeframe.
Officials highlighted that the illegal issuance of disability certificates undermines the welfare system and deprives genuine beneficiaries of essential support. They urged the public to report any similar attempts and assured that strict action will be taken against those who exploit vulnerable groups.
The police have also warned medical professionals that any involvement in such corrupt practices will attract severe penalties, including imprisonment and revocation of medical licences.
The case adds to a growing scrutiny of malpractice in the health sector, prompting calls for tighter oversight and transparent procedures for disability certification.
The authorities have lodged a formal complaint and indicated that the case will be investigated under provisions of the Indian Penal Code that deal with corruption and fraud. The doctor is expected to appear before a magistrate within the stipulated legal timeframe.
Officials highlighted that the illegal issuance of disability certificates undermines the welfare system and deprives genuine beneficiaries of essential support. They urged the public to report any similar attempts and assured that strict action will be taken against those who exploit vulnerable groups.
The police have also warned medical professionals that any involvement in such corrupt practices will attract severe penalties, including imprisonment and revocation of medical licences.
The case adds to a growing scrutiny of malpractice in the health sector, prompting calls for tighter oversight and transparent procedures for disability certification.