Rudraprayag Orthopedic Surgeon Arrested for Taking ₹5,000 Bribe for Disability Certificate
Rudraprayag, September 29, 2026: An orthopedic surgeon posted at the District Hospital in Rudraprayag was arrested by the Vigilance Department on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 from a complainant in exchange for issuing a disability certificate.
The accused doctor has been identified as Dr. Ankur Thakur, an orthopedic surgeon posted at District Hospital Rudraprayag. The Vigilance Department’s trap team caught him red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹5,000 from the complainant.
The matter came to light following a complaint received through the Vigilance Department’s toll-free helpline 1064. The complainant alleged that Dr. Ankur Thakur had demanded ₹5,000 for facilitating the issuance of a disability certificate at the district hospital.
Following the complaint, the Vigilance Department conducted a preliminary inquiry. After the allegations were found prima facie substantiated, a trap team was constituted under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Sector Dehradun.
A case was subsequently registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a trap operation was planned.
On September 29, 2026, the Vigilance trap team carried out the operation at District Hospital Rudraprayag. Dr. Ankur Thakur was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting ₹5,000 from the complainant and was arrested on the spot.
The action triggered activity at the district hospital. Further legal proceedings against the arrested doctor are underway under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Vigilance Department is also investigating other aspects related to the alleged demand and acceptance of the bribe.
The Vigilance Department has appealed to citizens to report corruption-related complaints through its toll-free helpline 1064.
