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Crime
Gujarat Doctor Arrested for Taking Rs 5,000 Bribe to Avoid Harassing Students
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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A doctor in Gujarat has been caught accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 per student to refrain from harassing them.
A medical practitioner in Gujarat was apprehended after authorities discovered that he was accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for each student to avoid harassing them. The investigation, conducted by local law enforcement, revealed that the payments were made in exchange for the doctor’s promise not to subject the students to any form of harassment. The case has raised concerns about the integrity of medical professionals and the safety of students in educational institutions.
The doctor’s actions were uncovered during a routine audit of student complaints, which led to the discovery of the bribery scheme. Police seized the records of the payments and are now pursuing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case is expected to set a precedent for stricter oversight of medical staff in Gujarat.
Students who were allegedly targeted by the doctor have been encouraged to come forward with evidence. The authorities have assured the public that they will take swift action to protect students and uphold professional standards in the healthcare sector.
The doctor’s actions were uncovered during a routine audit of student complaints, which led to the discovery of the bribery scheme. Police seized the records of the payments and are now pursuing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case is expected to set a precedent for stricter oversight of medical staff in Gujarat.
Students who were allegedly targeted by the doctor have been encouraged to come forward with evidence. The authorities have assured the public that they will take swift action to protect students and uphold professional standards in the healthcare sector.