Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Vadodara Fire Officials Suspended Amidst Procurement Scam Allegations
In Vadodara, India, three fire department officials were suspended due to a suspected scam.
It seems like the fire department bought tools and equipment at prices that were too high.
Even though the purchases were checked by different groups, they missed the inflated prices.
New officers are now in charge of the fire department.
The Medical Officer, Health duties have been assigned to a new doctor.
Vadodara Municipal Commissioner suspended three fire department officials.
Suspensions followed an alleged scam in procurement of fire department tools.
Inflated prices were reported despite checks by multiple departments.
New officers have been appointed to take charge.
Dr. Mukesh Vaidya takes over Medical Officer, Health duties.
- Who
- Head of the Fire Department, Chief Fire Officer, and Deputy Fire Officer were suspended.
- What
- Suspension of fire department officials due to an alleged procurement scam.
- When
- A day after the suspension.
- Where
- Vadodara, India.
- Why
- Due to an alleged scam involving inflated prices in the procurement of fire department tools.
- Suspended Officials
- Dr Devesh Patel, Manoj Patil, Naitik Bhatt
- New Chief Fire Officer
- Harendrasinh Chauhan
- New Deputy Fire Officer
- Amit Chaudhary
- Medical Officer, Health
- Dr Mukesh Vaidya
- Alleged Scam
- Inflated prices in procurement of tools and items