In the Delhi DGHS scam, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the state government has issued LOC against Rajeev Kumar Rangeela, who is currently absconding. Rajeev Kumar Rangeela is a drug dealer and ACB is conducting raids for him. ACB has also mentioned Rajiv in its FIR. It is alleged that Rajeev Rangeela used to decide the price and commission of supplies from the companies manufacturing medical goods in advance. The names of many companies have emerged in the investigation in this case, which include F Med Devices, Technocrats, Raj Shree, Ashi Surgical & Pharmaceuticals and M Sahib & Sons Private Limited.
It is alleged that these companies were in the names of other people, but they were run by Rajeev Rangeela only. It has also been alleged that the terms and conditions of the tender were pre-determined to benefit the company. The rules of the tender were made in such a way that other companies could not participate and the whole game was played with the collusion of officials to get the tender approved. Tenders were uploaded on e-procurement and GeM portal and only the alleged companies of Rajeev Rangeela used to bid in the tender. It is alleged that despite not having the necessary experience and business, these companies were declared eligible.
ACB arrested two officers
ACB had recently arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal and Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra in this case. Joint ACB Vikramjeet Singh said that it is alleged that some government employees manipulated the procurement processes, tender conditions and technical specifications to give unfair advantage to selected firms and suppliers. The allegations relate to procurement of portable X-ray machines, bedsheets and linen items, C-arm radiological equipment, anesthesia workstations and ORs etc. at inflated rates through allegedly manipulated procurement processes.
The case was registered on June 2
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and BNS was registered on June 2 and during the investigation, Dr. Vinod Kumar Ranga, the then head of the CPA office of DGHS, was arrested on June 18. During the investigation, the role of Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal and Neeraj Chopra also came to light. At present, the investigation of this matter is going on and the police is taking further legal action.
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