Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Fraudulent Recruitment and Medicine Theft at Tarn Taran Rehab Centers
In Tarn Taran, an investigation revealed that people without proper qualifications were hired at drug treatment centers.
A company took bribes and used fake documents to get people jobs.
The former medical commissioner is also suspected of helping the company.
Additionally, there were issues with fake patient records and misuse of medicine used to treat drug addiction at the treatment centers.
There were also several thefts of this medicine from different facilities.
DC inquiry finds ineligible persons recruited at Tarn Taran drug de-addiction facilities.
A private company allegedly used fake degrees and documents, taking bribes for jobs.
Then Deputy Medical Commissioner is accused of colluding with the contractor.
False patient entries and misuse of Buprenorphine tablets were reported at OOAT centers.
Multiple thefts of Buprenorphine tablets have occurred at various health facilities.
- Who
- Deputy Commissioner, contractor, Deputy Medical Commissioner, and others.
- What
- Inquiry finds recruitment fraud and medicine theft at drug rehabilitation centers.
- When
- Recruitment occurred from July 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024; thefts occurred in 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- Tarn Taran, India, at drug de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities.
- Why
- To investigate alleged illegal recruitment, misuse of medicines and theft.
Allegations and Findings
No opposing sides found
Corruption Allegations
Allegations and Findings
Contractor and officials are accused of corruption and illegal activities
No opposing sides found
No opposing view provided in the articles
Misuse of medicine
Allegations and Findings
Theft and misuse of Buprenorphine is reported in the centers.
No opposing sides found
No opposing view provided in the articles.
- Inquiry Finding
- Ineligible persons posted at facilities
- Contractor
- Asian Advanced Development Pvt Ltd
- Alleged Bribe for Counsellor
- Rs 5 lakh
- Buprenorphine
- Controlled substance used in opioid addiction treatment
- Stolen Buprenorphine (Ghariala, March 3, 2025)
- 3,151 tablets of 2mg
- Incident Reported
- false patient entries and misuse of medicine