A serious allegation linked to AIIMS Gorakhpur has created a stir in the medical fraternity. A fraud case has been registered against former Executive Director Dr. G.K. Pal and his son Dr. Oro Prakash Pal. They are accused of using a fake OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate to secure an MD seat.
According to the complaint, the matter not only challenges the transparency of the admission system but also points to the alleged misuse of India’s reservation policy.
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Case registered on court orders
On the orders of Chief Judicial Magistrate Tvishi Srivastava, police at the AIIMS police station lodged the FIR. It is alleged that on 30 August 2024, Dr. Pal facilitated his son’s MD admission using forged documents.
As the controversy grew, the matter reportedly reached the Union Health Ministry, triggering official action.
Income above ₹80 lakh — yet reservation benefit?
Reports suggest that the combined annual income of Dr. Pal and his wife Parvati Pal exceeds ₹80 lakh. In such a situation, availing OBC Non-Creamy Layer benefits is considered a violation of rules.
Following the developments:
- Dr. Pal was first removed from AIIMS Gorakhpur
- Later, he was also relieved from AIIMS Patna
- He is currently posted at JIPMER Puducherry
With the FIR now registered, further action is considered likely.
Complaint raises serious concerns
The case was filed by Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, a resident of Divyanagar in the Cantt area. His complaint details events between January 2024 and September 2024.
He argues that if misuse of reservation happens at the highest levels of premier institutes, it damages public trust and undermines the credibility of medical education.
Shockwaves in medical circles — will more names emerge?
Authorities say documents will be thoroughly examined before any further steps are taken. Within the medical community, the debate has intensified — if the allegations are proven, the case could set a major precedent and push institutions toward stricter scrutiny.
Key questions now
- Did a financially well-off family wrongfully claim reservation benefits?
- How did institutional verification fail at multiple levels?
- Will other similar admissions now be reviewed?
For now, the case remains under investigation — and attention is firmly on what happens next.
