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CBI arrests Haryana IPS officer in counterfeit medicine bribery case
Indian Express··1 Jul
The CBI arrested Haryana-cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat on July 1 in an alleged Rs 3 crore bribery case linked to a Puducherry counterfeit medicine racket probe. Gahlawat, a former DGCA regional director, is accused of promising businessman N Raja relief in the CBI investigation in exchange for the bribe. He allegedly received Rs 1 crore already.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Counterfeit medicines pose direct public health risks nationwide.
- Bribery in probe cases can delay accountability for drug racket networks.
- CBI action signals scrutiny of officials beyond the original accused.
What's Happening
- IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat was arrested July 1 by the CBI.
- He is linked to an alleged Rs 3 crore bribe demand.
- A June trap had already arrested a Delhi Police inspector.
Racket Background
- Puducherry raids uncovered a Rs 5,000 crore fake drug operation.
- Prime accused N Raja was arrested in December 2025.
- Gahlawat was serving as a DGCA regional director when accused.
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