April 20, 2026 05:49 am (IST)
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Mumbai doc removed for fudging Bhujbal's health report
Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS) A medical officer of Arthur Road jail has been repatriated to the parent Health Department after he was found guilty of fudging former Maharashtra minister Chaggan Bhujbal's report, media reports said.
The officer's report had helped Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Bhujbal get admitted to St George Hospital with "chest pain" despite complaining of toothache.
An inquiry has been ordered by the prison department and action will be taken by the Health Department, reports said.
An inquiry has been ordered by the prison department and action will be taken by the Health Department, reports said.
The doctor was on deputation in the jail.
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