News Desk National 27th November (Delhi) Hari Kaushik
The raids are being conducted at 15 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted search operations at 15 locations across 10 states in connection with an alleged bribery case involving medical colleges and government officials. The raids are being conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
According to official sources, the searches are linked to an FIR dated June 30, 2025, registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The FIR alleges that bribes were paid to government officials, including those from the National Medical Commission (NMC), in exchange for confidential information regarding inspections of medical colleges.
The investigation alleges that confidential inspection details were disclosed to key managerial personnel of various medical colleges and to intermediaries. This information reportedly enabled the accused to manipulate inspection parameters and subsequently obtain approval to run academic courses at the implicated medical colleges. (Sources)
