Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Karnataka Suspends Doctors Over Bribe Allegations
Three doctors, Dr. Chaitra M S, Dr. Manjappa C N, and Dr. Ashok Shelke, have been suspended.
They are accused of taking bribes.
These doctors were part of a team that inspected a medical college in Chhattisgarh for the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The CBI is investigating these allegations.
It is believed the doctors took money to give the college a good report, even if it didn't fully meet standards.
The Karnataka Medical Education Department made the suspensions after a CBI investigation.
Karnataka suspended three doctors.
The doctors were part of an NMC inspection team.
They allegedly took bribes in Chhattisgarh.
The CBI is investigating the case.
The doctors were suspended in accordance with service rules.
- Who
- Dr. Chaitra M S, Dr. Manjappa C N, Dr. Ashok Shelke
- What
- Were suspended for allegedly accepting bribes.
- When
- Tuesday (as per context)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Allegedly accepted bribes for favorable inspection reports.
Government View
Doctors' View
Doctor's actions
Government View
Government believes the doctors accepted bribes for favorable inspection reports.
Doctors' View
Doctors have not provided a public statement or view on the situation.
- Action
- Suspension of three doctors
- Doctors Suspended
- Dr. Chaitra M S, Dr. Manjappa C N, Dr. Ashok Shelke
- Allegation
- Accepting bribes for favorable inspection reports
- Medical Institution
- Rawatpura Government Institute of Medical Science and Research, Chhattisgarh
- Investigating Agency
- CBI
- Related Body
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Department
- Karnataka Medical Education Department
