Rajasthan doctor arrested for ₹1,000 bribe in MLC case, Dungarpur
Synopsis
A government doctor at a primary health centre in Dungarpur was caught red-handed by the Rajasthan ACB accepting a ₹1,000 bribe — a fraction of the ₹10,000 he allegedly demanded to issue a Medico-Legal Certificate to an assault victim. The case lays bare how routine health services can become extortion points for citizens already navigating the police-legal system.
Key Takeaways
Dr Amit Parmar , Medical Officer at PHC Jhauthri, Dungarpur , was arrested by the Rajasthan ACB on 12 November 2026 .
He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹1,000 , against an initial demand of ₹10,000 for issuing a Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC) .
The trap operation was supervised by SP Piyush Dixit and led by ASP Rajendra Singh Jain of the ACB Udaipur Range .
Interrogation is ongoing under ADGP Smita Srivastava and IGP S.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act ; detailed investigation is underway.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, arrested Dr Amit Parmar, Medical Officer at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Jhauthri, red-handed on 12 November 2026 while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1,000. The operation was conducted following a written complaint filed by a complainant who alleged that Parmar had demanded money in exchange for issuing a Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC).
Background: How the Complaint Was Filed
According to officials, the complainant had approached the PHC in Jhauthri with a formal police request to obtain an MLC, in connection with an assault case registered at Chaurasi Police Station in Dungarpur district. The complainant alleged that Dr Parmar directed him to undergo medical tests in Dungarpur and demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 for preparing the MLC.
A formal complaint was subsequently filed with the ACB unit in Dungarpur, and the demand was verified through established procedures. During verification, the accused reportedly agreed to accept ₹2,000, and subsequently received ₹1,000 from the complainant.
How the Trap Operation Was Carried Out
The trap operation on 12 November was conducted under the supervision of Piyush Dixit, Superintendent of Police (in-charge, ACB Udaipur Range), and led on the ground by Additional Superintendent of Police Rajendra Singh Jain. The operation was carried out on the directives of the ACB headquarters.
Dr Parmar was arrested red-handed at the PHC in Jhauthri while accepting the bribe amount of ₹1,000. The arrest was confirmed by ACB officials.
Interrogation and Legal Proceedings
Following the arrest, the accused is being interrogated under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police (ACB) Smita Srivastava and Inspector General of Police S. Parimala. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a detailed investigation is currently underway.
Notably, this arrest is part of ongoing ACB operations across Rajasthan targeting public officials who allegedly exploit their positions to extract money from citizens seeking routine government services.
ACB Advisory on Fraud Schemes
Officials also issued a public advisory, clarifying that any individual against whom a complaint or inquiry is registered with the ACB may directly contact the bureau to present their side. The ACB conducts a thorough analysis of any such explanation before proceeding with an investigation.
Officials cautioned that citizens should be alert to fraudulent extortion attempts carried out by individuals misusing the ACB's name — a practice that the bureau said it takes seriously. All future legal proceedings in the Parmar case will be monitored at the senior ACB command level.
Point of View
000 bribe may appear trivial, but its context is damning: the complainant was an assault victim seeking a court-mandated Medico-Legal Certificate, the kind of document that can determine the outcome of a criminal case. That a public health officer allegedly weaponised this process for personal gain illustrates a persistent failure point in Rajasthan's primary healthcare system. The ACB's swift trap operation is commendable, but isolated arrests without systemic reforms — such as digitised MLC issuance with audit trails — rarely deter the next official in line. The ₹10,000 original demand also signals that such rent-seeking may be more routine than exceptional at PHC level.
NationPress
12 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Dr Amit Parmar arrested in Dungarpur?
Dr Amit Parmar, a Medical Officer at the Primary Health Centre in Jhauthri, Dungarpur, was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau on 12 November 2026 for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1,000. He had reportedly demanded ₹10,000 from a complainant to issue a Medico-Legal Certificate linked to an assault case.
What is a Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC) and why was it needed?
An MLC is an official medical document issued by a government doctor following a police request, typically used as evidence in legal proceedings such as assault or injury cases. In this instance, the complainant needed it in connection with an FIR registered at Chaurasi Police Station in Dungarpur.
Who supervised the ACB trap operation?
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Piyush Dixit, Superintendent of Police (in-charge, ACB Udaipur Range), and led by Additional Superintendent of Police Rajendra Singh Jain. Senior oversight was provided by ADGP Smita Srivastava and IGP S. Parimala.
What law has been invoked against Dr Parmar?
A case has been registered against Dr Parmar under the Prevention of Corruption Act. A detailed investigation is currently underway, with the accused under interrogation by ACB officials.
What should citizens do if they receive extortion calls misusing the ACB name?
The ACB has advised that any individual against whom a case or inquiry is registered may contact the bureau directly to present their side. Officials warned that fraudulent individuals misuse the ACB name for extortion, and citizens should report such attempts to the bureau immediately.
