Monday 21 January 2013

CBI raids residence of state dental council chief Dr. Gunaseelan | Dr. Gunaseelan escaped during raid

 IBN TAMIL NADU, Posted on Jan 13, 2013 at 09:46pm IST

The raid was conducted at the residence of dentist Gunaseelan Rajan in Gandhi Nagar locality, CBI said.


Chennai: CBI on Sunday conducted a raid at the residence of a dentist here in connection with the case relating to alleged bribe taken by a dental council member for granting approval to a private dental college in Tamil Nadu to start a post-graduate course.

The raid was conducted at the residence of dentist Gunaseelan Rajan in Gandhi Nagar locality, CBI said. The raid came in the wake of the January 7 arrest of DCI member Dr S Murukesan in the city for allegedly demanding Rs one crore as bribe and accepting Rs 25 lakh as advance.

Besides Murukesan, three functionaries of Melmaruvathur-based Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital were also arrested from his dental clinic here for allegedly offering the illegal gratification.

Dr. Gunaseelan escaped during raid

CBI raid in DCI scandal

New Delhi  | Dinesh Vatsa
  • Dr. Gunaseelan escaped during raid
  • DCI President not away from CBI radar

CBI officials raided the premises of Dr. R. Gunaseelan on Monday. Dr. Gunaseelan is said to have been involved in illegal activities for Dr. Murukesan, DCI member, who was earlier arrested. Dr. Gunaseelan is not in CBI custody and said to be absconding. During the raid, the officials found certain objectionable documents.

The CBI has also extended its investigation range to include DCI President. Sources have informed that Dr. Murukesan has links to many politicians and he is an intermediary for many colleges in Chennai. During investigations, officials have learnt that Dr. Gunaseelan who is a close friend of Dr. Murukesan, alongwith another doctor runs a trust in Chennai called Health and Medical Advance.

Through this medium, Dr. Gunaseelan managed to accumulate money by illegal means for Dr. Murukesan. Based on this information, CBI officials launched a raid on Dr. Gunaseelan’s residence but he could not be taken into custody.



Source:http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-nadu-cbi-raids-residence-of-state-dental-council-chief/315560-62-128.html

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/cbi-searches-dentists-house/article4306087.ece

http://www.ptinews.com/news/3296416_Dental-council-member-arrested-for-graft

http://www.istream.com/news/watch/261145/CBI-raids-TN-dental-council-chiefs-house


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