In case of hospital fraud, former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh’s son-in-law was questioned

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh’s son-in-law Dr. Puneet Gupta appeared before Raipur Police on Monday in a case of alleged financial irregularities during his tenure as a state-run hospital superintendent in Raipur, an official said.

In the case, Raipur Police Superintendent Arif Sheik told PTI, Puneet Gupta was arrested at the police station and later released as he had been granted an anticipatory bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court.

Gupta reached the Golebazar police station around 10:30 a.m. to record his statement after a fourth notice was issued to him by the police seeking his appearance in connection with the case lodged on March 15, officials said.

Earlier, a lookout notice was also issued against Gupta to ensure that he did not leave the country.

“Gupta was questioned for about four hours by a deputy superintendent of police rank officer at Golebazar police station, where the case has been lodged,” Sheikh said.

“During interrogation, Gupta’s replies were unsatisfactory. Another notice will be soon issued to him for his questioning for the second time,” the Superintendent of Police said.

The state government, meanwhile, has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court, seeking to reject the anticipatory bail granted to Gupta by the HC.