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Assam police have arrested another fake medical practitioner in their ongoing statewide crackdown. Pankaj Choudhury was apprehended from a Silchar private hospital for using forged documents from Kazakhstan. This follows multiple recent arrests including fake dentists and MBBS certificate frauds across the state. The special anti-quackery cell formed in January is coordinating with police to address serious public health risks.

Key Points: Assam Arrests Fake Doctor Pankaj Choudhury in Silchar Crackdown

  • Pankaj Choudhury arrested from Silchar private hospital with fake MD certificate
  • Used forged medical documents allegedly obtained from Kazakhstan hospital
  • Crackdown includes fake dentists Kamrul Islam and Tinku Mazumder in Silchar
  • Anisur Rahman arrested in Kokrajhar for presenting fake MBBS certificate
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Assam cracks down on fake doctors; one arrested

Assam police arrest Pankaj Choudhury for using fake Kazakhstan medical certificates. Latest in statewide crackdown on fraudulent doctors posing serious health risks.

"We are probing how he managed to practice at a private facility despite these fake documents - Police"

Guwahati, Sep 9

Another "fraudulent" medical practitioner has been held from Assam's Silchar district, adding to a growing list of quacks' arrested across the state.

A senior police official said on Tuesday that they have arrested one Pankaj Choudhury from a private hospital in the Ghungoor area of Silchar late Monday night.

Choudhury had allegedly obtained a fake medical certificate from a hospital in Kazakhstan along with a forged MD certificate.

"We are probing how he managed to practice at a private facility despite these fake documents," the police said.

An investigation is currently underway. The latest arrest comes amid a spate of similar cases in recent days.

In Kokrajhar, police arrested Anisur Rahman, who had joined the National Mobile Medical Unit on September 1, by presenting a "fake" MBBS certificate.

Rahman, a resident of Bongaigaon district, reportedly holds only a degree in homoeopathy.

A case has been registered against him under various sections. In Silchar, two more accused - Kamrul Islam and Tinku Mazumder - were arrested for allegedly posing as dentists. Their arrest followed a complaint lodged by the Indian Dental Association, and Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Another case was reported from Charaideo district, where Abhishek Shah, posted at the Naharhabi tea estate hospital, was found to be operating as a fake doctor while also practising in multiple pharmacies at Lakwa.

His arrest followed a complaint from the Anti-Quackery and Vigilance Officer of the Assam Council of Medical Registration.

In January, the Assam government had formed a special unit - the anti-quackery and vigilance cell - which works in close coordination with the Assam Police.

The spate of arrests has triggered concerns over the scale of fake doctors in Assam, with officials warning of serious risks to public health.

Authorities have urged citizens to verify the credentials of medical professionals and to report any suspicious practices immediately.

- IANS

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Priya S
How do these fake doctors even get jobs in private hospitals? Don't hospitals verify credentials before hiring? Both the frauds and the hospitals that employ them should be held accountable.
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Michael C
This is a serious public health crisis. The government should create a public portal where we can verify doctors' registration numbers. Many rural patients don't know how to check credentials properly.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the crackdown, this has been happening for years. Why did it take so long for systematic action? Many families in remote areas have suffered because of these quacks. The system needs better preventive measures.
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Sarah B
Fake certificates from Kazakhstan? That's a new level of fraud. The medical council should have better verification processes for foreign degrees. This puts all genuine foreign-educated doctors under suspicion too.
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Vikram M
Good initiative by Assam government! This anti-quackery cell should be replicated in all states. Public awareness campaigns are also needed so people know how to identify genuine doctors. 🩺

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