Crackdown on fake doctors, four arrested for illegally practicing medicine in Telangana

Members of Telangana Medical Council conducting inspections at clinics operated by rural medical practitioners in Telangana’s Vikarabad district.
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In a major crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners, Telangana police arrested four individuals accused of operating as fake doctors across Vikarabad and Rajanna Sircilla districts. Three out of these four arrests were made following complaints from the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) and investigations into cases of medical negligence and illegal practice.

In Yellareddypet Mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district, a self-proclaimed Rural Medical Practitioner (RMP), Jajjari Devender, was arrested for causing the death of a woman due to negligent treatment. The victim, Mohammed Khasimbi, 30, from Samudralingapur, sought treatment from Devender after developing a fever on December 26. Devender administered injections and glucose without proper qualifications, leading to her deteriorating condition. Khasimbi was later admitted to Ashwini Hospital, where she died on December 28. Following a complaint by her husband, Mohammed Azim, Yellareddypet police arrested Devender and remanded him, as confirmed by Siricilla DSP Chandrasekhar Reddy.

In a parallel operation in Vikarabad district, TGMC officials identified three fake doctors during inspections conducted last month. The accused, G. Nagender, manager of Royal First Aid Center; K. Nagaiah, manager of Sri Vishnu Clinic; and M. Danappa, manager of Deepika First Aid Center, were found practicing medicine illegally. Acting on a complaint filed under sections 318(4), 319(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with Sections 34 and 54 of the National Medical Commission Act, and Section 22 of Telangana Medical Practitioners Registrations Act, the police arrested the individuals on December 28 and remanded them.

TGMC Vice Chairman Dr. G. Srinivas stated that these arrests highlight the growing menace of unqualified individuals endangering public health. “RMPs and PMPs lack formal medical knowledge and qualifications. The public should avoid relying on their prescriptions, especially antibiotics and steroids, which can cause severe complications,” added Dr. Naresh Kumar, Chairman of the TGMC Public Relations Committee.