Bhawanipatna, Nov 18: Dr Ashok Kumar Dash, Consultant O&G (Clinical)-cum-Joint Director, District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), Kalahandi, has been apprehended Monday by Odisha Vigilance while taking bribe for treatment of a pregnant woman.

Dr Dash has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs 6000 from a complainant in lieu of pre-natal and post-natal treatment to his pregnant relative admitted in the DHH.

"The entire tainted bribe money has been recovered and seized from the possession of Dr. Dash," the state vigilance said in a release.

Following the apprehention, simultaneous searches are underway at four locations in connection with the possession of Disproportionate Assets (DA). 

In this connection, Koraput Vigilance P.S Case No. 23 Dt. 17.11.2024 U/s 7P.C (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered against Dr Dash. 

More details are awaited as investigation is underway against the accused Dr Ashok Kumar Dash. 

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