Hyderabad – In a decisive crackdown on unlicensed medical practices, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) on Monday exposed seven illegal clinics operating in Hayatabad village of Shabad mandal, Rangareddy district. These unauthorized “first aid” centres were reportedly run by quacks—mostly former hospital compounders—who were illegally offering allopathic treatments to unsuspecting patients.
The joint operation was led by TGMC Chairman Dr. Mahesh Kumar and Vice Chairman Dr. Gundagani Srinivas, who confirmed that none of the clinics were registered or had any legal right to offer medical services.
“These individuals had no formal medical qualifications but were administering high-risk allopathic drugs,” said Dr. Srinivas, speaking to The Hindu. “We recovered dangerous medications like diclofenac sodium, calcium gluconate, steroids, and antibiotics from these centres.”
Quacks Identified and Booked
Among those named in the investigation and facing police action are:
- Lingachari (Om Sai First Aid Centre)
- Mustafa (Mustafa Clinic)
- Venkatesh (Master Clinic)
- Anjaiah (Sri Sai Clinic)
- Balraj (Shravan First Aid Centre)
- Md Ghouse Amzad (Zam Zam Clinic)
These individuals will face prosecution under Sections 34 and 54 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, Section 22 of the Telangana State Medical Practitioners Registration (TSMPR) Act, and Sections 318 and 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Penalties include up to ₹5 lakh in fines and one year of imprisonment.
Public Warning and TGMC Helpline
The TGMC has reiterated that no one without a formal medical degree and license is permitted to practice allopathic medicine in any form. The council also clarified that “first aid training” or association with unrecognized bodies like rural medical practitioners’ organisations does not authorize anyone to run a clinic or dispense medication.
“The idea that first aid centres can legally provide allopathic treatment is completely baseless,” warned Dr. Srinivas.
The council is urging citizens to remain alert and report suspicious clinics or individuals practicing medicine without credentials. The public can report such cases to the TGMC via their helpline: 91543 82727.
This latest bust adds to a growing list of actions taken by the TGMC to eliminate quackery in the state, including recent raids on unauthorized laser and hair transplant centres. The council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and ethical medical practices across Telangana.
