Cuttack: Dr. Biswanath Adhek, a Surgery Specialist at the Badamba Community Health Centre in Cuttack, was arrested by Odisha Vigilance on charges of accepting a ₹2,000 bribe. The bribe was part of an overall demand of ₹5,000 for issuing a favorable post-mortem report and providing biased evidence in court.
Vigilance Operation
The bribe was demanded in exchange for altering the post-mortem report to support the complainant’s case. Unable to meet the demand, the complainant reported the incident to the Vigilance Authority.
A trap was set, and Dr. Adhek was caught accepting the bribe. The money was recovered, and searches were carried out at his residences.
Legal Proceedings
Dr. Adhek has been arrested and is now being forwarded to the court for further proceedings. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the medical profession and ensure accountability.
