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Bogus Doctor Accused in Boy's Death
10 Jun
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy died after receiving home treatment from an alleged bogus doctor.
- The accused doctor allegedly administered medicine via saline drip, leading to seizures.
- Authorities found the doctor operating without recognized medical qualifications.
A tragic incident in Diva, Thane, has led to a case against an alleged bogus doctor, Shishir Roy, following the death of a 12-year-old boy. Devendra Ashish Singh, initially treated at a government hospital for fever, received home treatment from Roy on May 26. Roy reportedly claimed previous medicines were unsuitable and administered an intravenous saline drip. The boy suffered seizures during this infusion and was transferred to a private hospital, later succumbing on June 1 at KEM hospital.
Following the boy's death, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) health officials investigated and found Roy allegedly operated without recognized medical qualifications or a registered clinic. A raid with the FDA seized medicines and supplies from where he was treating patients. Dr. Prasad Patil of TMC Health stated the accused doctor is absconding and lacked a degree, clinic, or rent agreement.
The TMC has been conducting a city-wide campaign against bogus doctors for two months. So far, 24 of 1,481 practitioners verified are suspected bogus, with six under priority investigation. Cases have been filed against three practitioners. Notably, over 40% of suspected cases detected are from Diva, Mumbra, and Shil, areas with significant slum populations.
