Ludhiana Doctor booked for Rs 25 lakh extortion bid

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According to the complaint filed by hospital owner Dr Neelam Arora, as reported by Hindustan Times, the doctor's behaviour during his tenure was found to be unethical and irresponsible. She stated that he was not diligent towards his duties and was warned on repeated occasions. Despite that, he did not improve and eventually resigned. 

Dr Arora alleged that after leaving the centre, the former doctor began filing repeated complaints against the hospital with different authorities, including fire safety, police and health departments. However, inspections were carried out each time, and the hospital was given a clean chit by the officials.

The complaint further stated that Bhargav later started demanding Rs 25 lakh from Dr Neelam Arora and her daughter, Dr Niharika Arora, in exchange for stopping the complaints. He also allegedly threatened to get the hospital closed and also issued threats to their lives if the money was not paid.

Due to continuous threats, the doctors and hospital staff remained under constant fear, forcing the family to approach the police commissioner for immediate action.

Following this, police registered an FIR under Sections 308(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is currently underway.

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