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Fake Doctor Arrested in Home Clinic Raid
22 Aug
Summary
- A 46-year-old man was arrested for practicing medicine without a degree.
- He treated patients from his home clinic for two years, charging Rs 30 per visit.
- Police seized medical equipment and various medicines from the makeshift clinic.
In Jalgaon city, a 46-year-old man named Bharat Kumbhar has been apprehended by Shanipeth police for allegedly posing as a doctor. Kumbhar operated a home clinic from his residence in the Ridhurwada area for approximately two years, treating patients despite lacking a medical degree or license.
Acting on a tip, police conducted a raid on Wednesday night, discovering Kumbhar examining patients and prescribing medicines. Investigators found that Kumbhar had previously worked as a compounder for about 16 years, using this experience to conduct his unauthorized practice. He reportedly charged around Rs 30 per patient, primarily for minor ailments.
Authorities seized medical equipment, including a blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, thermometer, and various medicines from the scene. Kumbhar, who admitted to only completing Std 12, was arrested on August 19 and has been placed in police custody until August 23. An FIR has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
