Assam authorities crack down on fake doctors and medical fraud

Assam authorities have intensified operations against medical quackery, resulting in the arrest of 89 fake doctors over the past year. These arrests were conducted by the Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell, established in January 2025 by the state government under a zero-tolerance policy.

In a specific recent case, police detained Yakub Ali Ahmed, who allegedly used forged credentials to serve as the in-charge of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital. Ahmed had previously been arrested in 2023 in Chabua on similar charges.

Other enforcement actions include the arrest of a private hospital owner in Silchar, accused of orchestrating a massive trade in fraudulent MBBS and nursing degrees. The state's crackdown follows legal efforts to mandate surveys of medical practitioners and establish dedicated anti-quackery units.