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Kolkata: The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) has issued a notice to a UK-based doctor originally from Kolkata, seeking clarification over his alleged practice as an anaesthetist in the city without holding a valid postgraduate degree (MD) in anaesthesiology.

According to a report by The Statesman, the doctor completed his undergraduate MBBS degree from a government medical college affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Despite this, he has reportedly been offering anaesthetic services in Kolkata, raising questions about the legality of his medical practice.

In April, WBMC sent a formal notice to his registered address on Kalighat Road, demanding an explanation and documentary proof of his qualifications. Confirming the development, WBMC President Dr. Sudipta Roy, who is also a Trinamool Congress MLA, stated:

“We believe this could be a gross violation of the Indian Medical Council Act. A clarification notice has been served, and if there is no satisfactory response, appropriate action will be taken as per the legal provisions.”

Controversial Background and Previous Allegations

The doctor in question is also a known face among the United Kingdom unit of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI). He drew attention recently by participating in protests regarding the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at R.G. Kar Medical College. The incident occurred while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attending an event affiliated with Oxford University in London on March 27.

Further raising concerns about his professional conduct, The Statesman reported that the doctor had previously been involved in a serious controversy in London. He was allegedly found asleep during a delivery operation, having administered anaesthesia to a pregnant woman without proper monitoring. The incident raised serious ethical and safety concerns in the UK as well.

Council Action and Next Steps

The WBMC has made it clear that failing to respond to the notice will lead to disciplinary action. Officials emphasized that practicing a specialized branch of medicine without valid credentials not only violates the Indian Medical Council Act but also puts patient lives at risk.

“We are committed to upholding ethical standards in the medical profession. If the doctor fails to prove his qualifications, necessary steps will be taken to bar him from practice and initiate further action,” Dr. Roy added.

The matter is currently under review, and the council awaits a response from the doctor. Legal experts suggest that if the allegations are confirmed, the doctor could face suspension or cancellation of his registration under the WBMC and be barred from practicing medicine in India.

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