20/06/2026 The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government arrested Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal, former DGHS, in connection with an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items, and medical equipment. The agency alleged she was part of a conspiracy manipulating procurement processes to benefit certain firms, causing a loss of over Rs 700 crore to the government exchequer.
23/05/2026 The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) stayed the transfer order against Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal pending further hearing. The tribunal ordered that the May 21, 2026 transfer order remain stayed until the next hearing scheduled for May 29, 2026, as she sought a response from the Government of NCT of Delhi.
21/05/2026 The Delhi government ordered the transfer of Dr. Vatsala Aggarwal, former Director General of Health Services (DGHS), with immediate effect. She was placed under 'awaiting posting' status following an office order issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, nine months after her initial appointment as DGHS.
