Shimla, Aug. 21 -- The special investigation team (SIT) of the state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (SV&ACB), Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday questioned Dr Janak Raj. He is the former senior medical superintendent of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, and the current BJP MLA from Bharmour.

The questioning is part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged irregularities in the implementation, supervision, generation, and processing of claims under the Mukhya Mantri Himachal Health Care (HIMCARE) Scheme.

The inquiry was initiated on the directions of the state government. During the preliminary inquiry, material emerged indicating lapses and irregularities that require examination by officials and stakeholders entrusted with imple...