Supply branch head of Health Services Dept, Dr Chaurasia accused of taking Rs 50 million in bribes

Published On: July 26, 2022 07:09 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, July 26: The Ministry of Health and Population has demanded a clarification from Dr Surendra Chaurasiya, the head of the supply branch of the Department of Health Services, who has been accused of accepting a bribe of Rs 50 million. 

Minister of State for Health and Population, Hira Chandra KC, issued a letter, ordering him to attend the ministry by 5 o’clock.

In the letter, Dr Chaurasia has been accused of committing extensive irregularities in the purchase of medical equipment worth Rs 10 billion, transferring staff with the alleged transaction of Rs 5 million, and taking more than Rs 50 million in bribes.

 


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