Gurugram | Illegal Medical Practice Exposed in New Palam Vihar
A man allegedly running an illegal medical clinic without any formal medical qualification has been arrested in Gurugram’s Yadav Market area after a joint operation by health and drug control authorities, officials said on Wednesday. The accused is believed to have been treating patients for nearly six years without a valid medical degree or registration.
Joint Raid by Health and Drug Control Department
A coordinated raid was conducted late at night at the clinic located in Sector 110, New Palam Vihar. The operation was launched after multiple anonymous complaints were received over an extended period.
Officials said the accused was caught operating the clinic under the name “Dr. Bengali Janta Seva Clinic”.
No Medical Degree or License Produced
During the inspection, the accused failed to present any valid medical degree, registration certificate, or drug license. Authorities also found that the clinic did not have biomedical waste disposal certification or proper documentation for medicines being purchased or sold.
Officials stated that these lapses posed a serious risk to public health and safety.
Admitted to Running Clinic for Six Years
According to officials, the accused allegedly admitted during questioning that he had been running the clinic illegally for the past six years, treating patients without any recognized medical qualification.
FIR Registered Under Medical Council and Fraud Provisions
Following a complaint by a medical officer, police registered a case at Bajghera police station under relevant sections of the Medical Council Act and fraud-related laws. The accused has been arrested and is currently being interrogated.
Probe on to Check Possible Network
Senior police officials said investigations are underway to determine whether others were involved in facilitating or supporting the illegal clinic operations. Authorities are also checking if similar unauthorized practices exist in surrounding areas.
