New Delhi, June 28 -- Delhi Police have arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Agarwal in connection with a corruption case linked to alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical supplies and medical equipment.

According to the Delhi Police's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), the investigation involves alleged manipulation of tender specifications and other lapses in the procurement of medicines and medical equipment valued at hundreds of crores of rupees.

The Delhi government had earlier initiated proceedings under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, over alleged financial and administrative irregularities in the purchase of medicines, surgical supplies and medical equip...