Arrest of Fake Doctor in Jhunjhunu: Eighth Offense for Illegal Practices

Background of the Case

In a startling case of medical malpractice, a fraudulent doctor from Ayodhya has been apprehended for the eighth time for allegedly conducting illegal sex determination tests in Rajasthan since 2003. This arrest occurred when the PCPNDT (Pre-Conception Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique) team caught him in the act while he was receiving money from a woman who had been sent as a decoy customer.

History of Criminal Activity

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to running this illicit operation for 22 years. His criminal journey began in 2007 when he was first arrested but subsequently released on bail. Despite multiple arrests since then, he continued his illegal activities by adopting various identities. This recent apprehension marks his eighth arrest.

Financial Gains and Claims

According to a report by Bhaskar, the accused claimed to earn nearly Rs 1 crore through his operations and suggested that he could easily secure bail by paying Rs 50 lakh. He stated, “No one stays in jail forever. I go there to rest.”

Criminal Evolution

The individual relocated to Rajasthan in 1987, initially working as a gardener in a private hospital in Khetri. While tending to the premises, he spent time near the lab and sonography room, gradually learning to operate the machines and understand the procedures. In 1995, he established his own private lab in Khetri with assistance from a female doctor, eventually starting to perform sonographies himself and impersonating a medical professional.

By 2000, he had opened a paramedical institute and began selling counterfeit diplomas and certificates to local youth. His fees reportedly included Rs 50,000 for identifying a male fetus and Rs 30,000 for a female fetus, with a discount of Rs 20,000 for female cases.

Operation and Capture

To apprehend him this time, the PCPNDT team devised a plan after learning about a gang operating along the Haryana border. The Narnaul PCPNDT team utilized a five-month pregnant woman as a dummy patient. An agent named Satyendra from Pacheri facilitated the transaction for Rs 50,000 and accompanied the woman to a location in Badau village of Khetri. There, the suspect used a portable sonography machine to falsely claim she was carrying a girl, collecting Rs 30,000 in cash before being caught by the PCPNDT and police team monitoring the situation.

Evidence and Ongoing Investigation

Investigators discovered that he had imported a portable sonography machine from Nepal, which was concealed in his vehicle. He conducted tests in private settings, such as homes, roadside dhabas, or rented rooms to evade detection. His network extended across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, with agents bringing in customers and maintaining secrecy. He utilized various aliases, including Dr. A.P. Pandey and Dr. Awadesh Kumar, to avoid being tracked. Many of his accomplices remain at large.

PCPNDT officials informed Bhaskar, “This is the eighth case filed against him in Rajasthan. The Jhunjhunu health department is now collaborating with authorities in other states to trace his network and identify his agents. His Nepal-imported machine and additional equipment have been confiscated.”