State vs 6 Health Department Officials — Dindori embezzlement case

Updates

1. News21 Oct 2026

   60.60 lakh embezzlement in Dindori, EOW takes action: Irregularities in arrears and allowance payments between 2016 and 2025, FIR against 6 including 2 former CMHOs.

   Dindori health department corruption case EOW action against 6 officials including former CMHOs. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. A scam of lakhs of rupees took place in the health department of the tribal-dominated Dindori district. After an investigation, the Jabalpur Economic Offences Wing (EOW) team has registered an FIR against 6 officials, including 2 former CMHOs.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Economic Offences Wing filed a formal police report against officials for allegedly misusing public funds.

   Who:

   The Economic Offences Wing is the investigation agency. The accused are two former Chief Medical and Health Officers and four other Health Department officials.

   When:

   The irregularities occurred between 2016 and 2025. This news was reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The case is filed at the Economic Offences Wing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The embezzlement occurred in Dindori.

   Why:

   The officials are accused of committing irregularities in the payment of salary arrears and allowances.

   What it means:

   The agency has officially started a criminal investigation into these individuals.

   Dainik Bhaskar
2. News21 Oct 2026

   FIR against 6 including CMHO and DHO in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, in a case of alleged embezzlement of 60.60 lakhs.

   In Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, the EOW has registered a case of alleged embezzlement and irregular payments worth 60.60 lakh rupees in the Health Department.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A formal police complaint has been filed against health officials for the alleged theft of public money.

   Who:

   The Economic Offences Wing in Jabalpur is investigating six health department officials, including the Chief Medical and Health Officer and the District Health Officer.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Dindori, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The individuals are accused of embezzling funds amounting to 60.60 lakhs.

   What it means:

   This police complaint initiates a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of funds by the named officials.

   Amar Ujala