Archive · 4 Sep 2026
CBI Books Delhi Man Over Fake PMO Identity at AIIMS
The CBI has accused a Delhi man of pretending to work for the PMO.
The man was identified as Ravi Kant Sharma.
Investigators say he contacted an AIIMS officer using WhatsApp.
He allegedly claimed to be an officer who worked specially for the Prime Minister.
He reportedly asked AIIMS to give a patient faster admission and treatment.
The PMO said Sharma did not work there.
Investigators also found alleged similar requests involving two other patients.
The case includes allegations of cheating, false evidence, and violations of information-technology law.
The CBI registered a case against Delhi resident Ravi Kant Sharma for allegedly impersonating a PMO official.
Sharma allegedly contacted an AIIMS protocol officer on WhatsApp on February 26, claiming to be the Prime Minister’s OSD.
He allegedly used a PMO-linked email address to seek preferential admission and emergency treatment for Md. Imran.
The PMO confirmed that Sharma was not employed as an OSD to the Prime Minister.
The CBI said its enquiry found similar alleged interventions involving patients Kavita and Archana.
- Who
- The CBI has accused Delhi resident Ravi Kant Sharma of impersonating a PMO official.
- What
- The CBI registered a case over alleged impersonation and attempts to secure preferential AIIMS admission and treatment.
- When
- The alleged WhatsApp contact occurred on February 26; the PMO complaint was received in May, and the case was registered on August 31.
- Where
- The alleged intervention involved AIIMS, New Delhi, and a complaint from the PMO.
- Why
- The CBI alleges Sharma used a false PMO identity and email address to influence AIIMS officials on behalf of patients.
- Accused
- Ravi Kant Sharma, a Delhi-based resident
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Alleged false position
- Officer on Special Duty to the Prime Minister
- Institution involved
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Patient named in alleged referral
- Md. Imran
- Case registration date
- August 31
- Alleged offences
- Cheating, giving false evidence, and provisions of the Information Technology Act