A doctor and a Home Guard jawan have been booked in Chatra for allegedly demanding money from newly selected recruits in exchange for medical fitness certificates during the ongoing recruitment examination.
Candidates Allege Bribe Demands During Medical Tests
A doctor and a Home Guard jawan have been booked in Jharkhand’s Chatra district for allegedly demanding money from newly selected Home Guard recruits in exchange for medical fitness certificates.
The allegations surfaced after candidates undergoing the recruitment medical examination claimed that they were asked to pay money to obtain fitness certificates.
FIR Registered on Deputy Commissioner’s Directions
According to reports, an FIR was registered at Chatra Sadar police station on Wednesday following directions from the Deputy Commissioner, who is also the chairman of the Home Guard Recruitment Committee.
The complaint was filed by the Kanhachatti Circle Officer-cum-In-Charge Block Development Officer of Chatra Sadar Block.
The accused have been booked under provisions relating to extortion, cheating and criminal conspiracy, along with sections concerning the preparation of false documents by a public servant and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Medical Examination Underway Since July 25
The medical examination and document verification of newly selected Home Guard recruits began on July 25 at the District Commandant, Home Guard office in Chatra.
The recruitment process is scheduled to continue until August 12.
The case followed repeated complaints from candidates who alleged that they were being asked to pay money for medical fitness certificates.
Candidates Report Demands of Up to Rs 6,000
According to the allegations, the reported demands ranged from Rs 2,000 to Rs 6,000.
Some candidates also alleged that amounts between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh were sought to declare them medically fit. However, officials clarified that these higher-value allegations have not yet been verified and will be examined during the investigation.
Preliminary Probe Indicates Prima Facie Involvement
Gope said that questioning of candidates and the preliminary probe revealed the prima facie involvement of the doctor and the Home Guard jawan, leading to registration of the FIR, reports the Times of India.
Authorities are now investigating the allegations and examining the role of the accused in the recruitment medical examination process.
Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
