In a notable crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Ahmedabad Rural Police has arrested a man impersonating a doctor. The suspect, Biswajit Ghosh, operated a clinic in the Dholeshwarnagar area near Changodar Post Office without a valid medical degree.
Ghosh is from Mandalhar village in West Bengal’s Nadia district. He was found to be prescribing and administering modern medicine without any recognised qualifications. He did not have registration with the Gujarat Medical Council. This illegal activity violates the Gujarat Medical Practitioners Act of 1963.
The SOG acted on a tip-off and raided Ghosh’s clinic located at Shakti Avenue in Moraiya village. During the raid, they seized medical supplies, including allopathic medicines, syringes, and injections, worth ₹27,403. Ghosh has been taken into custody, and a case has been registered at Changodar police station.
Authorities have indicated that this is not Ghosh’s first offence. He was previously booked under the same Act in 2023 for similar activities. Investigators suspect that he may have been running this illegal practice for a long time, potentially endangering the health of many patients.
The arrest is part of a larger effort by authorities to combat the issue of fake doctors in India. Unqualified practitioners pose a serious risk, especially in rural areas where health services are limited. Many people, often illiterate, fall victim to such scams.
This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations in the medical field. The Gujarat Medical Council and local authorities are working together to prevent unqualified individuals from practicing medicine.
Further investigation into Ghosh’s activities is underway. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious medical practices and ensure they consult qualified doctors. The safety of patients must remain a top priority to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Leave a Reply