No clarity in Vyapam-linked MBBS degree scam as Gajra raja medical college, university deny role
Gwalior: A former student of Gajra Raja Medical College, who alleged that MBBS degrees were issued to some candidates in exchange for Rs 16 lakh despite being expelled in connection with the Vyapam case and not appearing in exams, has now claimed that the administrations of the institute and Jiwaji University are shifting responsibility onto each other instead of clarifying the issue.
The complainant alleged that information sought from the administration has not been provided and that efforts are being made to suppress the matter. He said that he will approach the High Court and also make the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a party in the case.
Meanwhile, the medical college Dean Dr R.K.S. Dhakad confirmed in a video that he removed the UG branch in charge from his post and shifted him to another department. He said that an inquiry would be conducted and strict action would be taken against those found guilty. However, he also clarified that issuing degrees is the responsibility of the university, not the medical college.
On the other hand, Jiwaji University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajkumar Acharya denied the allegations, stating that the university has not issued any such degrees. He said that the information requested through RTI has already been shared and maintained that the university has no role in the alleged scam, reports Free Press Journal.
Medical Dialogues had reported that the former student had written a complaint to the Governor and the college dean, alleging that several expelled students were granted degrees without reinstatement, attendance or examinations.
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.
Meanwhile, 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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