Fake Doctors Duped Patients, Police Nab Five

In a significant crackdown, police in Hyderabad have arrested five individuals who were posing as qualified eye specialists. This action follows an exposure by the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) nearly a month prior, revealing a network of clinics operating under the guise of registered doctors. The unqualified technicians were reportedly consulting patients, issuing prescriptions with a 'Dr.' prefix, and stocking unauthorized medicines. Some were even preparing surgical referrals, actions legally reserved for registered medical practitioners. A separate case involved an unauthorized treatment facility operating as a medical shop, raising serious public health concerns due to discarded medical supplies. The consequences have been dire, with reports of patients losing vision and others receiving incorrect surgical advice. The TGMC has urged for regular inspections and strict action against such illegal practices.