Investigation Launched After Viral Video Shows Doctor Taking Money

A video that appears to capture a doctor at Jashpur District Hospital accepting a half‑thousand rupee payment for a fitness certificate has gone viral, leading to an official investigation. The state health department has expressed concern and ordered a fact‑finding mission.

The complaint reached the chief minister’s helpline, prompting Collector Rohit Vyas to direct Deputy Collector Hariom Dwivedi to verify the footage, assess the allegations, and scrutinise the process used to issue the medical fitness document. The outcome of the inquiry will dictate whether punitive measures against the medical staff will be taken.