Rs 16 lakh for MBBS degrees? Vyapam-linked fraud alleged at Gwalior's medical college

Gwalior: In a concerning development, a former student of Gajra Raja Medical College has alleged that MBBS degrees were issued to some candidates in exchange for Rs 16 lakh, despite them not appearing for examinations, not meeting academic criteria, and being previously expelled in connection with the Vyapam scam.

In a written complaint to the Governor and the college dean, the former student alleged that several expelled students were granted degrees without reinstatement, attendance or examinations, as per Bhaskar.

He stated that around 150 students were booked in the Vyapam case, out of which more than 30 MBBS students were expelled, including himself. According to him, none of these students has been formally reinstated or granted relief by any committee so far; yet he claimed degrees have allegedly been issued to some, which amounts to fraud and corruption.

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As per the latest media report by Bhaskar, the complainant accused the UG branch in charge and his assistant of issuing degrees without due process. He has also alleged involvement of officials from Jiwaji University and the college’s confidential branch.

The matter reportedly came to light through an audio clip of a conversation between the former student and the assistant. The complainant claimed to have additional audio and video evidence to expose the scam.

When contacted, Dr RKS Dhakad, Dean of the Gwalior Medical College, told Bhaskar that many complaints were received and that he was not specifically aware of this one. However, he confirmed that the matter has been assigned for investigation to Dr Chhabania.

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has stepped into the ongoing dispute involving Vyapam whistleblower and the Gwalior police, seeking responses from the state government and senior officials regarding serious allegations of police misconduct and medical irregularities. The whistleblower and key witness in several Vyapam cases, has accused the police of abuse of power. He made allegations against the police, like collusion with a specific hospital, fake medical records and procedural violations.

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