Massive crackdown underway against fake doctors: Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 26
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has intensified its crackdown on quack doctors as part of its broader campaign against social evils, asserting that protecting the sanctity of the healthcare system remains a top priority.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to eliminating all forms of illegal activities that endanger society.
"We're committed to weeding out all forms of evil from our society. After an extensive crackdown on drug syndicates and child marriage offenders, we're on a mission to act against quack doctors to ensure the sanctity of our healthcare system and protect patients," Sarma said.
Using the hashtag #AssamAgainstQuacks, the Chief Minister highlighted the progress made by the state police and health authorities in the ongoing drive against fake medical practitioners.
According to figures shared by Sarma, authorities have so far registered 59 cases against alleged quack doctors across the state since 2025.
A total of 62 fake doctors have been arrested during the crackdown, reflecting the government's intensified action against unauthorised medical practice.
The campaign is aimed at identifying individuals posing as qualified medical professionals without valid credentials, who allegedly put patients' lives at risk by providing illegal and unsafe treatment.
The latest action forms part of the Assam government's wider law enforcement initiatives launched over the past few years.
The state administration has previously carried out extensive drives against drug trafficking networks, the illegal narcotics trade and child marriage, with the Chief Minister repeatedly stating that strict enforcement is necessary to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.
Officials have maintained that the crackdown on fake doctors will continue across Assam and warned that those found practising medicine without recognised qualifications or licences will face stringent legal action under the relevant provisions of law.
The government has also urged people to seek treatment only from registered medical practitioners and report any suspected cases of fraudulent medical practice to the authorities, saying public cooperation will play a crucial role in eliminating quackery and safeguarding healthcare standards in the state.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good move, but let's not forget why people go to quacks in the first place – expensive private hospitals and long waits at government ones. Instead of just cracking down, the government should also strengthen primary healthcare centres in remote areas. Otherwise, people will keep risking their health with these frauds out of desperation.
As someone from the healthcare sector in Mumbai, I applaud this. The problem is rampant – I've seen cases where quacks prescribed antibiotics for viral infections or misdiagnosed cancer. 62 arrests is a good start, but we need stricter licensing checks nationwide. Also, they should publish the list of quacks to warn people. #AssamAgainstQuacks
This is reassuring for someone like me who has family in North East. My parents in Guwahati often complain about roadside "doctors" selling dubious medicines. I hope other states take cue from Assam's integrated approach – tackling drug menace, child marriage, and now quackery. It shows governance is about connecting dots.
Respect for CM Sarma's consistent message – "weed out all forms of evil from society." But I wonder, what about the private hospitals where MBBS doctors prescribe unnecessary tests and surgeries to make money? That's a form of legalized quackery too. Maybe next mission should target unethical over-treatment.
Interesting to see Indian states taking such strong action. In Canada, we have similar issues with unregulated "naturopaths" claiming to cure diseases. What Assam is doing with public reporting and hashtag campaigns is actually quite innovative. Would love to see data on how many patients these
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