Bagalkote Namma Clinic Scam: Karnataka MLA's Niece Sacked Over Dual Pay Row, Faces Official Inquiry
An official inquiry has been launched in Karnataka after Dr. Ankita Yargal, the niece of Bagalkote MLA Umesh Natti, was accused of drawing a salary of over 70,000 rupees as a medical officer at the Namma Clinic in Bagalkote while simultaneously pursuing a full-time post-graduate medical course at a private medical college. A notice issued by Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat CEO Gajanan Bale alleged that she remained absent from the clinic between March and September 2026, leaving patients without a medical officer while continuing to receive honorarium. Dr. Yargal failed to attend the initial inquiry and has been instructed to appear on 18 September with written explanations and relevant documents. Authorities warned of salary recovery and disciplinary action through the Karnataka Medical Council and the National Medical Commission. Meanwhile, District Health Officer Rajkumar Yargal has removed her from duty.





