Chandigarh, July 8 -- On the occasion of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research's (PGIMER) 62nd Foundation Day, the institute's director, Dr Vivek Lal, publicly addressed the long-silent issue of the Rs.1.14 crore scam in the Private Grant Cell, stating that all those found involved in misappropriation of funds have been removed from their posts.

"Those involved in the scam will face strict punishment and CBI action," Dr Lal said.

This marks the first time that the administration has directly spoken on the matter since it came to light.

Between 2017 and 2021, funds meant for the treatment of 103 poor patients were fraudulently siphoned off to third parties and pharma companies. These funds - totalling Rs.1,14,72,026 ...