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Ex-MS, 2 aides who scalped DDU in ACB forceps

New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch of Delhi Government has arrested three persons, including the former medical superintendent of Deen Dayal Upadhayay Hospital after the investigation agency found their involvement in irregularities in purchase of surgical instruments. Sources said more doctors and other staff are likely to be arrested. Sources in ACB said that the accused have been identified as former MS of DDU Hospital, Sarvesh Bhattacharya, Purchase Officer Krishana Mahali and Dealing Head, Ramesh Sharma.

Extortionist gang of Nigerian national, 2 bros held

New Delhi: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested two brothers and a Nigerian national who had been running an organised gang to extort money from influential people in the Capital. Vikas (24) and Parkash (26), both brothers and residents of Nangli Extension, and Idehen Solomon Osazee, a Nigerian national, were arrested on Wednesday night from their residence. Osazee was residing in the country illegally on a fake visa by forging stamps of his arrival and departure. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), Ravindra Yadav on Thursday said Vikas was arrested in 2012 as well for cheating. “During his stay in prison, he came in contact with criminals from Nigeria. He used a Hong Kong-based website to send bulk messages,” he said.