Enforcement Directorate Conducts Search at CMC Vellore Doctor’s Quarters
Details of the Search Operation
Vellore: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residential quarters of a doctor employed at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, on Friday, according to police sources. A seven-member team from the ED, accompanied by personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), arrived at the doctor’s residence near the CMC premises at approximately 7:30 a.m. The search took place in the quarters of a junior doctor located in a two-storey building. Reports indicate that the operation was connected to the doctor’s family business rather than his professional activities at CMC.
Official Statement from CMC Director
In response to the incident, Dr. Vikram Mathews, Director of CMC, issued an official statement emphasizing that any actions taken at an employee’s residential premises are unrelated to the college or its functions. Dr. Mathews noted that characterizing the incident as an ED operation at CMC, Vellore, is both factually incorrect and misleading. He firmly denied any claims that an ED raid or investigation was underway at the medical institution, stating, “No ED raid, search, or investigation happened at CMC, and the institution was functioning normally without any disruption.”
Ongoing Investigation Details
Further information regarding the nature of the investigation related to the doctor’s family business has not been disclosed by authorities.
Related Enforcement Directorate Cases
In a separate matter, the Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into a high-profile case involving bribery, corruption, forgery, and disproportionate assets associated with the Himachal Pradesh Assistant Drug Controller. Recent reports indicate that the ED has attached assets valued at Rs 2.58 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The seized properties consist of a residential flat in Panchkula’s Sector-20 and another residential property located in Shimla.