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3mo ago

CBI Arrests West Bengal Doctor in Bribery and Organ Trafficking Probe

Dr. Tapan Kumar Jana, head of the anatomy department at Murshidabad Medical College, was detained for accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe and is under investigation for involvement in a human organ trafficking racket.

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The agency also searched the doctor’s home in the Hatisal area of Burdwan town. (Representative file photo)
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Overview

  • Dr. Tapan Kumar Jana was caught accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe for issuing a favorable inspection report to a private medical college in Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • CBI raids at Dr. Jana's residence and other premises led to the recovery of an additional ₹44.6 lakh in cash, gold ornaments, and incriminating documents.
  • Dr. Jana, an assessor with the National Medical Commission (NMC), is also being investigated for alleged involvement in a human organ trafficking racket.
  • The case highlights broader corruption in West Bengal's medical institutions, including financial irregularities and safety concerns for medical professionals.
  • The investigation is ongoing, with Dr. Jana currently in custody as authorities examine his role in the bribery and organ trafficking allegations.