The Ahmedabad Metropolitan Court has granted a two-day police remand of Khyati hospital CEO Chirag Rajput. This is the second time in the last 15 days that Rajput has been remanded in police custody. Rajput was arrested by the Crime Branch based on a transfer warrant in another case

During a search at Rajput’s home and office, the police discovered 54 bottles of alcohol. Based on this, the Crime Branch has filed a separate case under the Prohibition Act against Rajput.

Meanwhile, Crime Branch officials have begun investigating the individuals involved in supplying alcohol to Rajput. They are also exploring the possibility of other parties being involved in this case. 

After being remanded in the Khyati hospital scam, Rajput was transferred to Sabarmati Central Jail. Now, the Crime Branch has arrested him again, using a transfer warrant from the jail. During the court proceedings, the Crime Branch presented evidence that a large quantity of alcohol, specifically 54 bottles, was found at Rajput’s residence. 

They are investigating where this alcohol came from, how it was transported, and whether Rajput has hidden any other alcohol elsewhere. The Crime Branch is also looking into whether online or cash payments were made for the alcohol. After hearing the Crime Branch’s arguments, the court approved Rajput’s two-day remand.

Khyati Hospital scam

Ahmedabad’s Khyati Hospital is facing legal action after two patients from Kadi died following angioplasty which was allegedly conducted to benefit from the government’s Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY scheme.

Khyati Hospital has claimed ₹27,70,96,003 from the government for over 600 cardiology treatments. Moreover, the hospital made claims worth ₹3.66 crore in just 6 months.

A total of 380 angiographies, 220 angioplasties and 36 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgeries were performed by the hospital.

“Patients were brought to Khyati Hospital from our village after claiming that they had minor illnesses,” said the sarpanch of Borisana village last week.

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