Anti Corruption Branch of Delhi Government has taken major action in the scam of purchase of medicines and equipment worth crores of rupees in the Health Department of Delhi Government. ACB has arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) of Delhi, Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal on scam charges. She remained associated with these procurement processes as former DGHS.
So far three arrests have been made in this alleged scam. Earlier, ACB had arrested Dr. Vijay Kumar Ranga. After which the court sent him to police custody for four days. Along with this, Neeraj Chopra, posted as Deputy Controller of Accounts in the Health Department (Central Procurement Agency) of Delhi Government, has also been arrested. Now Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal has been arrested.
Former Director General of Health Services, Dr Vatsala Agarwal, has been arrested in connection with a major corruption case involving alleged large-scale irregularities and manipulated tender specs in procuring medicines and medical equipment worth hundreds of crores: https://t.co/hYi6gRVn8Y
— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2026
what is the matter
Actually, this entire matter is related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of medicines, surgical items and medical equipment. ACB’s investigation revealed that financial irregularities and rules were ignored in the procurement worth several hundred crores of rupees through the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) working under DGHS. There are allegations that there were serious irregularities like manipulation in the tender process, purchasing at prices higher than the market rate, purchasing without need and demand, ignoring rules and giving undue advantage to the suppliers.
Scam happened in these
The medical equipment in which irregularities have come to light include portable X-ray machines, C-arm radiological equipment, anesthesia workstations, bedsheets, pillow covers and linen materials, oral rehydration solution (ORS), surgical items like dressings, sutures, cannulas and gloves and purchase of various medicines.
ACB started investigation
According to ACB officials, the investigation into the case started when the Vigilance Department sent a report regarding some suspicious transactions and violation of rules in the procurement process. After this the investigating agency started examining the documents, procurement process and the role of the concerned officials. During this period, complete information was sought regarding the tender process, technical-financial evaluation, contract allocation, supply, inspection, acceptance and payment related to all purchases.
ACB is now trying to find out at what level the irregularities took place in the procurement process, who were benefited from it and who else are involved in this alleged scam. ACB says that further inquiry and action can be taken in the matter.
CM gave instructions
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation should be ensured in this matter.
He said that the Delhi government works on the policy of ‘zero tolerance’ towards corruption and it is the responsibility of the government to protect every penny of the hard-earned money of the people. He said that misuse of public funds will not be tolerated.
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