The alleged recruitment racket at AIIMS Rishikesh’s satellite centre in Kichha is now being examined through the activities of an outsourcing agency manager and another person linked to the hiring process. Police have identified the suspected role of 2 people as a central line of inquiry in their preliminary investigation.
The case concerns appointment letters allegedly issued in the name of Rajdeep Inter Enterprises, the agency providing outsourced services at the AIIMS facility. Police say the documents recovered from the accused carried the agency’s stamp. The agency’s officials had approached police after the matter came to light, according to the report.
Statements from arrested suspects
During questioning, arrested accused Deepak Gusain allegedly told investigators that he collected money from several people on the promise of arranging jobs. He reportedly said that 2,40,000 rupees from the money was handed to Shiva Singh.
Another arrested accused, Subrat Bachhad, allegedly said that he had paid money to secure jobs for himself and others. Police were also told that the relevant people were introduced to Shiva Singh and Vinayak, the manager of Rajdeep Inter Enterprises.
These statements form part of the police investigation. They have not, by themselves, established guilt or confirmed that every person mentioned played a criminal role.
Agency links under scrutiny
Investigators are now concentrating on Vinayak and Shiva Singh. Shiva Singh is reported to have previously worked at AIIMS through the outsourcing agency. Deepak Gusain is currently deployed at AIIMS through an outsourced arrangement under the Ayushman scheme.
The reported links between the 3 men and the outsourcing company have led police to examine whether the alleged activity was connected to the AIIMS premises. Investigators are also considering whether some appointments may have been genuine placements made secretly in exchange for large payments, rather than entirely fabricated appointments.
The material currently available does not establish that an influential AIIMS official was involved. However, police are examining that possibility as part of the wider inquiry, particularly if the appointments were found to have been processed through an internal or authorised channel.
Claim about agency stamp
A woman employee of the outsourcing company is reported to have told police that the appointment letters were stamped with the company’s seal. She allegedly said that an influential person within the agency had instructed staff to place the stamp on the certificates.
Police have not confirmed this statement. If investigators verify it, the finding could help clarify whether employees of the outsourcing agency had a direct role in preparing or authenticating the documents.
The investigation follows earlier questions about the possible involvement of AIIMS and the outsourcing company in the alleged recruitment process. Police action is now expected to establish how the appointment letters were prepared, who collected money and whether any placements were actually made.
Conclusion
Police are focusing on the outsourcing agency manager, Shiva Singh and the 2 arrested suspects while verifying the alleged payments, appointment letters and possible involvement of other officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the AIIMS Kichha case about?
The case concerns alleged job appointments at AIIMS Rishikesh’s satellite centre in Kichha in exchange for money.
Q. Which agency is linked to the appointment letters?
The letters were allegedly associated with Rajdeep Inter Enterprises, the outsourcing agency working at the AIIMS facility.
Q. What amount was allegedly given to Shiva Singh?
Arrested accused Deepak Gusain allegedly told police that 2,40,000 rupees was given to Shiva Singh.
Q. Who is Vinayak?
Vinayak is identified as the manager of Rajdeep Inter Enterprises and is among the people being examined by police.
Q. Who are the arrested accused mentioned in the investigation?
The report identifies Deepak Gusain and Subrat Bachhad as arrested accused.
Q. Has police confirmed the alleged stamping of appointment letters?
No. Police have not confirmed the statement attributed to a woman employee about instructions to stamp the letters.
Q. Is an AIIMS official confirmed to be involved?
No. The possible role of an influential AIIMS person is being examined, but the available report does not establish such involvement.
