Cachar Police Arrest Fake Doctor
Overview of the Arrest
In a recent incident in Cachar, police have apprehended an individual posing as a medical professional. This alleged quack has been accused of impersonating an MBBS doctor while lacking any valid medical qualifications or training.
Details of the Case
Authorities have stated that the accused treated numerous patients without disclosing his unqualified status, raising concerns about the potential risks to those he attended. The investigation is currently ongoing to assess the duration of his practice and whether any patients were harmed due to his fraudulent actions.
Accusations Against the Suspect
The suspect was reportedly practicing medicine and presenting himself as an MBBS holder despite lacking any recognized medical degree. He resides in the Kathal Point area near 2nd Link Road. According to police sources, the case was initiated last year, documented under Silchar Police Station Case No. 1110/25.
Related Incident in Chennai
Arrest of Another Fake Doctor
In a similar case, a fake doctor was arrested in Thoraipakkam, located on the outskirts of Chennai. This individual allegedly operated an illegal clinic and prescribed allopathic medications for nearly ten years without possessing a valid medical degree.
Details of the Chennai Clinic
The 38-year-old suspect, who completed only up to class 12, managed a clinic named “Vijay Clinic and Home Visit Service” in Okkiyam Thoraipakkam. The arrest followed multiple complaints from the public, prompting the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services to conduct a surprise inspection.
Findings from the Inspection
Led by Meenakshi Sundari, the Joint Director of the department, the inspection revealed that the accused had neither studied medicine nor registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, a requirement for practicing medicine in the state. Nevertheless, he had been examining patients, prescribing medications, and providing home visit services without any legal authority.