When a team of media persons went around to investigate directly into the allegation of money passing hands for the medical check up of candidates, who have been recommended for the post of police constables, the result of which was announced on September 28, it was confirmed that money is indeed being taken from the candidates.
Apart from interacting with some of the candidates, who reported for medical check up at the unit hospitals of Ist MR and 2nd MR today, the media team also talked with some of the officials who were assisting in the medical check up.
It came to light that although Rs 80 is being charged compulsorily from all the candidates for reported for medical check up, some of the candidates are paying more than what is necessary.
One of the candidates who came out after his medical check up at the unit hospital of Ist MR disclosed that he had paid Rs 1000.
‘‘For candidates with physical problems, they have to pay more’’, the candidate added.
One of the officials who was assisting in the medical check up explained that Rs 80 is being charged from all the candidates in connection with testing their blood group.
‘‘In case of requiring other tests, the candidates are not allowed to go out and conduct the test’’, the official said, while indicating that extra charges are levied from the candidates for such tests.
‘‘Doctors are also human beings. So it is but natural to give some considerations here and there. After all, these candidates have been selected after greasing the palms of the higher officials concerned. So, who would dare to cancel their candidature,’’ the official said.
When the media team arrived at the unit hospital of 2nd MR, some of candidates who were waiting for the medical check up grouped around to find out how much money other candidates had reportedly given.
Interestingly, one of the candidates who was standing in the queue was seen attaching a Rs 1000 note underneath his form. When inquired why the Rs 1000 note was attached to his form, the candidate brusquely replied, ‘For paying them.’’
It was learnt during the course of the investigation that on an average all candidates are paying some amount of money to get themselves checked medically, but some others have to may more. When contacted in this regard, IG Administration informed that in all 9 doctors are conducting the medical check up of the candidates at five different places. The police officer also assured that appropriate action would be taken up if there is proof that the candidates are being made to shell out extra money for the medical check up.