Rs 7 Lakh Cash Recovered from NIMS Barber during Searches 'DA Case'

In continuation of the investigation into the disproportionate (DA) case registered against NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Dr N Laxmi Bhaskar, searches are being conducted at five houses of NIMS employees since morning. 

During these searches, Rs.7 lakh cash was recovered from Dhanraj, who is barber of NIMS. Land documents and money trail are being verified at all five locations.

The ACB registered DA case against



Bhaskar, a resident of Kalpataru apartments in Erragadda, as he has acquired assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service. 

As it is an offence punishable under Sections 13(1) (b) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act-1988, searches were conducted on September 22 at his residence and seven other places belonging to his relatives, friends, benamis, and other associates.