Satna Govt doctor caught on camera allegedly demanding Rs 500 bribe

Satna: A medical officer at Satna District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh has come under scrutiny after a video showing him allegedly demanding Rs 500 from a student in exchange for issuing a medical certificate went viral on social media.

In the purported video shared by an autopsy surgeon on 'X' (formerly Twitter), the student is seen approaching the doctor, who is seated on a chair, while the student stands before him. The student is heard asking, “Kyun nahi karenge, sir?” (Why won’t you do it, sir?), to which the doctor replies, “Nahi karunga” (I won’t do it).

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The student repeatedly asks the doctor to explain why he is refusing to issue the certificate. The doctor responds, “My wish, I won't do it now. Get out from here, get out.” Seconds later, the doctor is heard shouting at the student. In response, the student says, “Sir, don't shout at me. This is a government hospital. Why should I pay Rs 500? I am talking to you respectfully. Do not scream at me.”

As per the Navbharat Times media report, the incident took place on July 29, during the doctor's duty hours from 2 pm to 8 pm. During this time, the student, a resident of Jaitwara, visited the hospital to obtain a medical certificate for his MPEB apprenticeship.

When he requested the certificate, the doctor allegedly demanded a fee of Rs 500 without hesitation. When the student questioned the demand for payment in a government hospital, the doctor reportedly began arguing and refused to issue the certificate.

Taking cognisance of the matter, Civil Surgeon Dr. Manoj Shukla has ordered an investigation. Authorities have stated that appropriate action will be taken if the allegations are found to be true.

Medical Dialogues had reported that a Special Vigilance Court in Sundargarh convicted a former Medical Officer of Gurundia Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sundargarh district to five years of rigorous imprisonment for taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a vehicle owner in exchange for signing a logbook necessary to process the hire charge bill.

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