Repeat offender caught with allopathic medicines, syringes, and injections; poses serious public health risk
Ahmedabad:
In a significant action against quackery, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Ahmedabad Rural Police has arrested a man illegally practising as an allopathic doctor in the Dholeshwarnagar area near the Changodar Post Office. The accused, originally from Mandalhar village in West Bengal’s Nadia district, was operating a full-fledged medical clinic without any recognised medical qualifications or registration with the Gujarat Medical Council.
Identified as Ghosh, the man had been running his unauthorized medical practice from Shakti Avenue in Moraiya village, off Changodar-Tajpur Road. Despite lacking any formal education in medicine, Ghosh continued to provide medical consultations and treatments, putting the health and lives of several unsuspecting patients at risk.
SOG Seizes Medical Equipment Worth ₹27,403
Acting on a tip-off, the SOG conducted a raid at the premises and seized a stockpile of allopathic medicines, syringes, injections, and other medical paraphernalia valued at ₹27,403. A case has been registered against the accused under the Gujarat Medical Practitioners Act, 1963, at the Changodar Police Station. He has since been taken into custody.
Repeat Offender with a Criminal Past
This is not the first time Ghosh has faced legal action. In 2023, he was booked under the same Act for practising medicine without a license. Authorities suspect that he may have been operating the illegal clinic for an extended period, despite previous action—raising serious concerns about enforcement gaps and the risk posed to public health.
Broader Concerns: Corruption in Gujarat’s Medical Sector
This arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into medical malpractice and financial misconduct in the state. Recently, 15 doctors from Ahmedabad’s VS General Hospital were accused of diverting ₹1.87 crore—intended for clinical trials—into personal accounts. A five-member probe panel, appointed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), uncovered irregularities in over 65 human clinical trials conducted at the hospital since 2021.
Crackdown on Illegal Medical Practices
These developments highlight the need for stricter monitoring and swift action against unauthorised practitioners and systemic corruption in the medical field. The Gujarat Medical Council and law enforcement agencies continue to work on identifying such violators to uphold public safety and the integrity of medical services.
Authorities have urged the public to verify the credentials of doctors and report suspicious practices to ensure their safety and promote accountability in healthcare.
