MP doctors caught in Lokayukta bribe trap at Rajpur CHC, Barwani
Synopsis
Three government doctors at Rajpur CHC in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, were caught red-handed by Lokayukta Police allegedly pocketing ₹25,000 in bribes — reportedly demanding 50% of diagnostic test fees as commission for steering patients to a private pathology lab. The case shines a harsh light on commission-based corruption embedded in public healthcare.
Key Takeaways
Three doctors at Rajpur Community Health Centre , Barwani , were caught in a Lokayukta Police trap on 7 May 2025 .
Dr Amit Shakya (₹8,000), Dr Divya Sai (₹5,000), and Dr Manohar Godara (₹12,000) were caught allegedly accepting bribes totalling ₹25,000 .
The doctors allegedly demanded nearly 50 per cent of diagnostic test fees as commission for referring patients to a private pathology laboratory.
Cases registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 .
Investigation is ongoing to determine whether more individuals were involved and how long the alleged racket had been running.
Three doctors posted at the Rajpur Community Health Centre (CHC) in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, were caught red-handed allegedly accepting bribes during a trap operation conducted by the Lokayukta Police on Thursday, 7 May 2025. The action, coordinated by the Indore Lokayukta team, follows a complaint alleging that the doctors were running a commission-based referral racket with a private pathology laboratory.
How the Trap Was Laid
The operation was initiated after the Lokayukta Police received a formal complaint alleging that the three doctors were routinely directing government hospital patients to a specific private pathology laboratory in exchange for a fixed share of the test fees. Following preliminary verification of the allegations, the Indore Lokayukta team laid a trap and caught the accused in the act.
Bribe Amounts Recovered
During the operation, officials caught Dr Amit Shakya allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹8,000, Dr Divya Sai accepting ₹5,000, and Dr Manohar Godara receiving ₹12,000. The total bribe money of ₹25,000 was recovered on the spot. According to police sources, the accused doctors were allegedly demanding nearly 50 per cent of the diagnostic test fees as commission for sending patients to the laboratory.
Legal Action Initiated
Following the trap, Lokayukta officials registered a case against the three accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "A case has been registered against the three accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and further action is being taken," Lokayukta police said.
Wider Investigation Underway
Officials confirmed that further investigation is underway to determine whether the commission-based referral practice had been ongoing for an extended period and whether additional individuals were involved in the alleged network. Police sources noted that the complainant had alleged that patients were reportedly being pressured to undergo tests exclusively at the particular private laboratory. This case has once again raised serious concerns about corruption and unethical referral practices within parts of Madhya Pradesh's public healthcare system. The outcome of the broader probe is expected to determine the full scale of the alleged racket.
Point of View
000 bribe catch is small in absolute terms, but the alleged 50% commission demand on diagnostic fees points to a structurally embedded racket — not a one-off lapse. When government doctors allegedly monetise their prescription power at the expense of patients who have little recourse, it corrodes the foundational trust in public healthcare. Madhya Pradesh has seen repeated Lokayukta actions in its health sector, yet systemic deterrence remains weak. The real test of this case is whether the investigation exposes the private laboratory's role and whether administrative accountability reaches beyond the three doctors caught in the trap.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which doctors were caught in the Lokayukta bribe trap in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh?
Dr Amit Shakya, Dr Divya Sai, and Dr Manohar Godara — all posted at Rajpur Community Health Centre in Barwani — were caught allegedly accepting bribes of ₹8,000, ₹5,000, and ₹12,000 respectively during a Lokayukta trap operation on 7 May 2025.
What were the doctors accused of doing?
The doctors were accused of allegedly directing government hospital patients to a specific private pathology laboratory and demanding nearly 50 per cent of the diagnostic test fees as commission in return for the referrals.
What legal action has been taken against the accused doctors?
Cases have been registered against all three doctors under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The bribe money was recovered and further investigation is underway.
Who conducted the trap operation and how was it triggered?
The Indore Lokayukta Police conducted the trap operation after receiving a formal complaint alleging routine commission-based referrals by the doctors. Preliminary verification of the allegations was completed before the trap was laid.
Is the investigation likely to widen beyond the three arrested doctors?
Yes, according to officials, the investigation is ongoing to determine whether the alleged commission network involved more people and whether the practice had been continuing for a prolonged period.
