Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Bagalkot Doctor Accused of Drawing Salary During Full-Time MD
A government doctor in Bagalkot is accused of receiving her salary while attending a full-time medical course.
The doctor, Dr Ankita Yargal, reportedly earned Rs 75,000 each month.
She was supposed to work at a local Namma Clinic from 9 am to 4.30 pm.
Residents said the clinic was often closed because she was not there.
Officials said they did not know she was studying for an MD.
Dr Rajkumar Yargal, her father, said her salary had now been stopped.
The health department plans to investigate the matter before taking further action.
The allegations have drawn attention because of her family connections.
Dr Ankita Yargal allegedly continued receiving a monthly government salary of Rs 75,000 while pursuing a full-time MD Pathology course.
She was appointed as a medical officer at the Namma Clinic in Wambe Colony in 2025.
Records reportedly show that she was admitted to S.N. Medical College’s MD Pathology programme in March 2026, with classes beginning in April.
Residents alleged that the Namma Clinic remained largely closed because the doctor was absent during expected working hours.
Officials said they were unaware of the course, while Dr Rajkumar Yargal said her salary had since been withheld and an inquiry would be conducted.
- Who
- Dr Ankita Yargal, a government medical officer, is the subject of the allegations; health officials said an inquiry would be conducted.
- What
- She was allegedly paid a monthly government salary while pursuing a full-time MD Pathology course.
- When
- She reportedly joined the MD course in March 2026, with classes beginning in April; she had been appointed in 2025.
- Where
- The issue concerns the Namma Clinic in Wambe Colony and S.N. Medical College in Bagalkot.
- Why
- Questions were raised because full-time postgraduate study must comply with government service and attendance rules, while the clinic was allegedly left without its medical officer.
Allegations and Concerns
Officials’ Responses
Salary During Full-Time Study
Allegations and Concerns
Allegations state that Dr Ankita Yargal continued receiving Rs 75,000 monthly while attending a full-time MD course.
Officials’ Responses
Dr Rajkumar Yargal said her salary had now been withheld, while officials said the matter would be examined through an inquiry.
Clinic Availability
Allegations and Concerns
Residents alleged that the Namma Clinic remained largely closed because the medical officer was absent.
Officials’ Responses
Health officials said they had not known that she was pursuing the MD course and would investigate before issuing a notice.
Appointment and Family Connections
Allegations and Concerns
The controversy has attracted attention because Dr Ankita Yargal is the daughter of the district health officer and daughter-in-law of the local MLA.
Officials’ Responses
Dr Rajkumar Yargal said her appointment was made during the tenure of former DHO Manjunath Dodderi.
- Doctor
- Dr Ankita Yargal
- Reported monthly salary
- Rs 75,000
- Government post
- Medical officer at Namma Clinic, Wambe Colony
- MD programme
- MD Pathology at S.N. Medical College, Bagalkot
- Appointment year
- 2025
- Course timeline
- Admission reportedly secured in March 2026; classes began in April
- Official response
- An inquiry is planned, and her father said her salary had been withheld