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New Delhi, May 27, 2025:
A senior doctor serving as an assessor for the National Medical Commission (NMC) has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh in exchange for providing a favourable inspection report to a private medical college in Karnataka’s Belgavi.
Details of the Operation
The accused, Dr. Tapan Kumar, who is also the Head of the Department of Anatomy at Murshidabad Medical College, was apprehended during a sting operation in Kolkata. According to officials, Dr. Kumar was caught red-handed while receiving the bribe from representatives of the medical college.
Following the arrest, the CBI, in collaboration with local police, conducted extensive searches at Dr. Kumar’s residences and offices in Kolkata, Bardhaman, and Belgaum. These operations led to the recovery of an additional Rs 44.6 lakh in cash, along with incriminating documents, jewellery, and other materials. In total, authorities seized approximately Rs 54.6 lakh during the investigation.
Official Statement
In an official statement, the CBI confirmed the arrest and the recovery of cash and documents.
“The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused Senior Doctor working as an Assessor with National Medical Commission (NMC) immediately after receiving a bribe of Rs. 10 Lakh from private persons for issuing favourable Inspection Report regarding their medical college based in Belgavi, Karnataka. An additional cash amount of Rs 44.6 lakh (approx) was also recovered during searches the statement read.
The agency further stated that the accused would be produced before a competent court and that the investigation is ongoing.
Implications
This incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of inspection processes in medical education and the regulatory framework governing medical colleges in India. The NMC, which replaced the Medical Council of India, was established to bring transparency and accountability to medical education. However, this case highlights the persistent challenges of corruption and malpractice within the system.
Next Steps
Authorities have assured that the investigation will continue and that all individuals involved will be held accountable. The CBI is also examining the recovered documents and materials for further leads.
Disclaimer:
This news article is based on information reported by Medical Dialogues and official statements from the Central Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and all accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For the latest updates, please refer to official sources and news outlets.
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