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In a major crackdown on the illegal middleman network operating within government hospitals, the Cuttack police arrested four touts (agents) from the premises of SCB Medical College and Hospital. The arrests were made by the Manglabag Police Station following a tip-off regarding unethical practices involving patient redirection.

According to official sources, the incident took place on Friday evening when several touts were spotted near the non-trauma casualty department of SCB Medical. These individuals were allegedly attempting to convince incoming patients and their attendants to shift to private hospitals in the city, promisi...