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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Facing cases, fake docs back in biz; booked again
Hyderabad: In a disturbing trend, fake medical professionals in Telangana, previously booked for running illegal clinics, are found restarting their 'businesses' — often within months of them being shut down by authorities. At least two such cases have come to light since Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) started cracking down on quacks. In both instances, cops filed fresh FIRs following complaints from TGMC. The first case was reported from Vanasthalipuram. V Sridhar Rao, who was first booked in Nov 2024 for impersonating a doctor and running an unlicensed polyclinic — Sri Venkateshwara Medical and General Stores — resumed his illegal practice earlier in 2025. According to TGMC officials who had raided the place and shut down the facility alleged that Rao restarted the clinic under a new name: Sri Venkateshwara Clinic. "This came to light during our inspection in April 2025. He was running the facility with multiple beds and even prescribing allopathic injections, IV-fluids, and other drugs to patients. These injections can be detrimental if administered unsupervised," said a TGMC member, who was part of the inspection team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Based on the council's complaint, Vanasthalipuram police booked a second case against him under Section 318(4) and 319 (2) (cheating), Section 22 of the Telangana Medical Practitioners Registration (TMPR) Act (punishment for contravention), and Section 34,r/w 54 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act (ban to practise on unregistered medical practitioners). "We have filed a charge sheet in both cases and the cases are now before the Rangareddy court. We have also brought it to the notice of the judge that Rao is a repeat offender," said an official from the Vanasthalipuram police station. Similarly, in the second case TGMC found an unqualified practitioner, G Suresh, running a clinic — Laxmi Clinic — in Mancherial. "Despite being booked under multiple sections for cheating and forgery, Suresh returned to his practice within three months under a new name, Laxmi First Aid Centre," said a TGMC member who registered the complaint. He added: "Even after the second FIR in 2024, he continues to run a single bed facility and has even hired an unqualified nursing staff. " The second FIR against Suresh was filed under similar sections at the Mancherial town police station. 'Enforcement of Act a challenge' Incidentally, while as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines practising medicine without an MBBS degree — which amounts to quackery — is punishable by up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh, the state rule is much more lenient. As per the TGMPR Act, such offenders face only three months in jail and a fine of Rs 500. Dr K Mahesh Kumar, chairman of TGMC, says this loophole is exploited by many fake doctors, and admits to enforcement of the state Act still being a challenge. "It is the responsibility of the DMHO (district medical and health officer) and district registration authority (DRA) to crack down on quacks, seal clinics and conduct regular follow ups to check whether they are practising again," said Dr Kumar, adding, "We have been writing to them in this regard and sending FIR copies too. But no follow ups are being conducted. Few months ago, a DMHO sealed a quack's clinic in Medchal but after four months the clinic reopened. " Since TGMC's formation in 2024, the council has filed about 170 FIRs about quacks. Of these, charge sheets have been filed in 135 cases and trials are underway in 40. "But the problem is much deeper. Our estimate is there are around 55,000 quacks operating across Telangana, with nearly 75% concentrated in urban centres such as Hyderabad and its peripheries," said a council member Don't have authority: DMHO According to health officials, lack of coordination among enforcement bodies is a concern. A senior DMHO, on condition of anonymity, claimed their department only intervenes in serious cases like illegal abortions or medical negligence. "We are not the regulatory authority for quackery," said the official, claiming that the govt is, in fact, considering regularising quacks by issuing medical certificates. "There are about 3,000 to 4,000 such practitioners in every district. If the govt wants us to act, why wouldn't we?" he said. The official also pointed to the gaps in public healthcare infrastructure, stating how these quacks often refer patients to hospitals and take commissions, acting as unofficial intermediaries. "Many of them are well-established in their localities. They are seen as accessible healthcare providers, especially in underserved areas." QUOTE Unless a dedicated, autonomous body is created to deal with quackery and expedite legal proceedings, the situation will only worsen. We have only 19 members across the state for inspections, with most of them practising doctors themselves. Without systemic changes and strong political will, this menace will continue. — Dr K Mahesh Kumar, chairman, TGMC GFX: Cases where individuals were caught with fake MBBS certificates of real doctors -- In March this year, an individual at Ankura hospital, Madinaguda was found practising with forged medical registration documents by the medical council. The accused, identified as Kalapala Bharat Kumar, edited the original certificate of a doctor by altering his name, address and other credentials. An FIR was registered at Miyapur police station. The hospital dismissed him immediately. -- In Feb a govt doctor from Nizamabad medical college and TGMC filed two separate complaints against a man for allegedly running a clinic in Turkayamjal, Rangareddy using a forged MBBS degree of the govt doctor. Vanasthalipuram police filed an FIR against Chandrashekhar and initiated a probe -- In a surprise inspection on Dec 31 2024, TGMC caught a person named V Rambabu for illegally running a hospital (Vijaya Hospital), in Kothur, Rangareddy. As per the council, Rambabu had illegally obtained a certificate from a qualified doctor and submitted it as a proof of registration to the DMHO. A case was registered at Kothur police station All these FIRs were registered under Sections 318 (cheating) and 319 (cheating by impersonating), 338 (forging documents) of BNS and other relevant sections of NMC and TMPR Act.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Crackdown on fake doctors in Nalgonda; TGMC files FIRs against 14 clinics
The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has initiated legal action against a network of unqualified individuals posing as doctors across Nalgonda district. Based on complaints filed by Registrar D. Lalayya Kumar and chairman K. Mahesh Kumar, Nalgonda police have registered FIRs against 14 clinics operating without valid credentials. The accused, many of whom were previously employed as compounders, were allegedly providing unauthorised medical treatments, including administering antibiotics, steroids, and painkiller injections. Officials say this posed a serious threat to public health and violated provisions of the National Medical Commission Act and the Telangana State Medical Practitioners Registration (TSMPR) Act. Cases have been registered under BNS Sections 318 and 319, NMC Act Sections 34 and 54, and TSMPR Act Section 22. According to vice-chairman G. Srinivas, this crackdown is a critical step in safeguarding public health and ensuring that only certified professionals are permitted to practice medicine. 'People's lives were being endangered by those without any medical qualifications,' he said.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Ayurveda and Homoeopathy graduates found practicing allopathy in Sangareddy
In a major crackdown on illegal practice of allopathic medicine, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has found several ayurvedic and homoeopathic graduates unlawfully practicing allopathic medicine across various parts of Sangareddy district. The inspections, conducted in response to public complaints, revealed unauthorised use of steroids and painkillers and unlicensed clinics, posing serious threats to public health. Led by TGMC president Mahesh Kumar, five inspection teams combed through around 25 clinics and hospitals located in Old Bus Stand, Malkapur, Isnapur, Sadashivpet, Konkole, Daulatabad, Narsapur, and Zaheerabad. During the inspections, officials uncovered that several individuals with BAMS, BHMS and qualifications were not only practicing allopathic medicine without authorisation but were also administering medications typically reserved for use by licensed allopathic doctors. Some facilities were found operating without any formal registration or licenses, TGMC said. Such actions violate Sections 34 and 54 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, and the TGMC has announced strong measures to address these violations. 'A detailed report will be submitted to the District Collector and the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO). Clinics and hospitals found without proper registration will face legal action, including recommendations for closure. The Medical Council will file FIRs against those violating the NMC Act. All further proceedings will be pursued through legal means,' said Dr. Mahesh Kumar.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
FIRs against 25 quacks after Telangana Medical Council raids in Sangareddy
Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) on Saturday filed FIRs against 25 quacks after conducting raids at hospitals and clinics in Sangareddy district . According to the medical council, the inspections were carried out after receiving complaints from the public that unqualified persons were practising medicine. During the inspections, about 25 clinics and hospitals were inspected at Old Bus Stand, Malkapur, Isnapur, Sadashivpet, Konkole, Doultabad, Narsapur, and Zaheerabad areas. Individuals with BAMS, BHMS, and other graduates were found to be illegally practising medicine, prescribing steroids and painkillers, posing serious health concerns to the public. Some were also found to be running hospitals without a license. The TGMC will now submit a complete report to the district collector and the district medical health officer (DMHO), suggesting appropriate action. Further legal actions will also be initiated by the council.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
‘Fake' doctor nabbed during TGMC's surprise inspection
Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has made a surprise inspection at Ankura Hospital and found one individual, Kalapala Bharat Kumar, allegedly working as DMO at the hospital at Madinaguda with forged registration certificate and practicing medicine without valid license and certificate and with fabricated documents. The TGMC team led by Dr K Vishnu, vigilance officers M Ramu and M Rakesh inspected Ankura Hospital at Madinaguda on March 19. The team found that Kalapala Bharat Kumar who is allegedly working as DMO at Ankura Hospital, Madinaguda, with the forged registration certificate and he is practicing medicine without a valid license and certificate and with the fabricated documents. The Telangana Medical Council noticed the same and filed a complaint at Miyapur police station, Hyderabad and the complaint was registered and FIR was filed vide FIR No 432/2025, March 25, 2025. The TGMC noted that Bharat Kumar created fabricated registration certificate and the Telangana Medical Council was waiting for further information from SHO of Miyapur.
