This Article is From Jul 09, 2009

Doctor beaten up for filing RTI?

Patiala: A doctor with the Sports Authority of India was allegedly beaten up after he wanted to uncover malpractices going on in the organisation.

Dr Sajib Nandi, who was seeking information through RTI was attacked on Monday night outside the SAI campus in Patiala.

Known to be a whistleblower within the organisation, the doctor didn't identify the attackers but alleges that a senior SAI official and a coach, both from Patiala, were responsible for the attack.

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