Quack booked after 45-year-old patient dies
Indore: A man posing as a doctor has been booked by Indore police following the death of a 45-year-old patient at an unauthorised clinic. An investigation has revealed that the quack possessed neither a medical degree nor valid registration with any state or national medical council.
The accused had reportedly been running a clinic under the name “Patel Medical and Clinic” in the Hawa Bangla area for several years, falsely posing as a qualified medical professional.
According to the news reports, the case came to light after Aarti Palwar and her mother-in-law, Kusum Palwar, approached a public hearing forum, alleging that Shyam Palwar died on May 22, 2024, as a result of improper treatment administered by Patel.
Following the incident, angry family members created a ruckus at the clinic, prompting authorities to initiate an inquiry.
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Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani ordered a detailed investigation into the matter. The inquiry committee found that the doctor had no formal medical education, degree, or registration with any recognised medical council.
The committee concluded that the doctor had been illegally prescribing medicines and offering treatments, claiming to practice modern medicine. It also held that the death of Shyam Palwar was a direct result of the doctor’s unauthorised and unsafe medical practices.
On the basis of the inquiry report, Dr. Ajay Gupta, Zonal Medical Officer of Malharganj, filed a complaint with the local police. An FIR was registered against the doctor under multiple sections of the Madhya Pradesh Medical Establishments Act and the Medical Council Act for practising medicine without a valid license.
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Officials warn of strict measures. CMHO Dr. Hasani stressed that such cases put public health at grave risk and assured that the strictest legal action would follow. The administration also appealed to citizens to remain alert and immediately report any unqualified practitioners operating in their locality, reports Bhaskar English.
