Fraudulent Appointments Scandal Rocks Health Centres in Ballia

An FIR has been lodged against 15 individuals, including two women, for allegedly securing jobs with forged documents at health centres in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The involvement was uncovered after complaints of fraudulent practices. Authorities are investigating, and salaries for the accused have been halted.

An investigation is underway in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, where 15 individuals, including two women, have been implicated in a fraudulent employment scam. The accused reportedly used forged documents to secure positions as staff nurses at primary and community health centres.

This case came to light following a complaint by Dr. Vijay Pati Dwivedi, the District Chief Medical Officer (CMO). He reported that several employees were drawing salaries based on fake credentials, raising serious concerns about employment practices at health centres in the area.

The CMO has halted work and salary payments to those involved and called for them to present themselves for an appointment records verification. However, the accused have gone into hiding. As authorities intensify their investigation, questions linger over how such malpractice could occur.