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Indian state enforcement against medical quackery

Overview

Authorities in various Indian states have implemented enforcement drives to combat medical fraud and unqualified practitioners.

In Assam, the Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell, established in January 2025, has arrested 89 fake doctors over the past year. Recent actions include the detention of an individual who allegedly used forged credentials to manage an ICU at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, and the arrest of a hospital owner in Silchar accused of orchestrating a trade in fraudulent medical degrees.

In Gujarat, a 15-day statewide operation led by the Health Department and police resulted in the apprehension of 38 suspected fake doctors. Criminal cases were registered against 35 individuals for allegedly practicing medicine without recognized qualifications. To maintain these efforts, the Gujarat government has formed district-level committees to use intelligence for identifying and raiding unauthorized practitioners.

Entities

Assam Council of Medical Registration · Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell · Gujarat Health Department · Assam · Surat

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Gujarat authorities detain 38 suspected fake doctors

    Gujarat authorities apprehended 38 suspected fake doctors during a 15-day statewide crackdown, filing criminal cases against 35 individuals for practicing medicine without qualifications.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Assam authorities crack down on fake doctors and medical fraud

    Assam has arrested 89 fake doctors in the past year through its new Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell, including an individual who allegedly posed as an ICU in-charge using forged credentials.

Sources

gujaratheadline.com · madhyamamonline.com · medicaldialogues.in