The development is a follow-up to the ongoing investigation into one of Gujarat’s most contentious healthcare scams, which has cast a shadow over the integrity of private healthcare institutions in the state
In a significant development, the Ahmedabad rural court has turned down the anticipatory bail application of Sanjay Patoliya, director of Khyati Multispeciality Hospital, while deferring its decision on a similar plea filed by Raj Kothari to December 5, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
The case revolves around allegations of a scam involving the misuse of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme, under which innocent individuals were allegedly admitted as patients and subjected to unwarranted surgical procedures for financial gain.
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By rejecting Patoliya’s bail request, the court has underscored the gravity of the allegations and the necessity of holding accountable those involved in exploiting a scheme intended for public welfare
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The scheduled decision on Kothari’s bail application is expected to shed further light on the legal trajectory of this case
The public prosecutor argued that all directors, including Patoliya and Kothari, bear equal responsibility for the fraudulent practices at the hospital. It was disclosed during the hearings that the directors were pressured in meetings to maximize earnings from the government scheme.
The state government strongly opposed the bail pleas, citing the need for a comprehensive investigation into the role of all directors in the alleged scam. Chirag Rajput and other accused individuals remain in custody, while the court is scrutinizing the involvement of additional stakeholders.
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