Ghaziabad Disability Certificate Scam: 28,000 Under Scrutiny, Govt Jobs at Risk
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News18•31-01-2026, 12:24
Ghaziabad Disability Certificate Scam: 28,000 Under Scrutiny, Govt Jobs at Risk
- •Ghaziabad Health Department is investigating approximately 28,000 disability certificates issued over the past 20 years.
- •The probe targets individuals who allegedly obtained government benefits or jobs through fraudulent disability claims.
- •A special team, led by Nodal Officer Anwar Ansari, is meticulously examining certificates issued since 2005, focusing on eye, nose, ear, and orthopedic conditions.
- •CMO Ghaziabad, Dr. Akhilesh Mohan, confirmed that legal action, including FIRs, will be taken against those found guilty, leading to job loss.
- •The department has tightened the certificate issuance process, requiring physical verification and counseling by a special medical board at the district hospital.
Why It Matters: Ghaziabad is investigating 28,000 potentially fraudulent disability certificates, risking jobs and legal action.
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