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Delhi ACB arrested former DGHS Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and accounts official Neeraj Chopra in procurement scam
The New Indian Express··29 Jun
New Indian Express reported June 29 irregularities in medicines surgical consumables and equipment via Central Procurement Agency. Alleged manipulated tenders and specifications favoured selected firms. Case lodged June 2 under PC Act and BNS.
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What It Means For You
- Public health procurement is under corruption probe.
- Senior officials face arrest and custody.
- Tender manipulation can inflate medical costs.
What's Happening
- Former DGHS and accounts official were arrested.
- CPA head was arrested earlier in June.
- ACB is recovering missing records.
Probe Context
- Case began from vigilance complaint.
- Inflated equipment purchases are alleged.
- Political parties are commenting on appointments.
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