Sambalpur: A retired doctor, formerly a senior surgeon at a premier government medical institution, was convicted by a Vigilance Court in Sambalpur for demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with performing a surgery, and was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment.
The former Head of the Department of Surgery at VSS Medical College and Hospital (VIMSAR), Burla, was found guilty under Sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. In addition to the jail term, the court also imposed a monetary fine on the convict.
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Speaking to Sambad English, official sources said following the conviction, the Odisha Vigilance will move the competent authority for the stoppage of the retired doctor’s pension, as per rules.
The case has drawn attention to the importance of ethical practices in healthcare and reflects Odisha Vigilance’s proactive approach in safeguarding public interest.
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