Officials from the Bishalgarh subdivision administration in Tripura carried out a raid on a private medical chamber in Durganagar market following allegations that a doctor was practising medicine using a false MD (General Medicine) qualification. Authorities also found irregularities related to clinic permissions and misrepresentation of affiliations.
The doctor has been identified as Dr. Ashraful Uddin, son of Ruhul Amin, a resident of Gajaria under Bishalgarh subdivision. According to official reports, he claimed to have completed an MBBS degree from Russia along with all required certificates and was treating patients based on that qualification.
However, a verification check by authorities revealed that he had been issuing prescriptions using the title MD (General Medicine), a postgraduate qualification that he is not legally entitled to use. The registration number (TSMC 003693) listed on his prescription pads was verified against records of the Tripura State Medical Council (TSMC), which showed the doctor was registered only as an MBBS graduate, with no recognized MD qualification.
During the inspection, officials also noted that the prescription pads falsely indicated that the doctor was associated with GBP Hospital, a claim that administrative sources confirmed to be untrue and misleading. Representing a clinic or medical group without authorization can contravene medical practice regulations and patient safety standards.
A joint team including the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Medical Officer and officials from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office, including the Deputy Collector and Magistrate (DCM), carried out the inspection around 4 pm on Wednesday. During the raid:
The clinic was found to have operated for an extended period without the mandatory approvals and permissions required for a healthcare facility.
Officials confirmed that the doctor’s use of an MD title without valid recognition from the Tripura Medical Council was unauthorized and potentially illegal under medical practice norms.
Following the raid:
The doctor was ordered to immediately suspend all medical practice until he produces valid licenses and authorization documents.
Further legal and administrative action has been initiated, and the matter is expected to be referred to higher medical regulatory bodies for additional proceedings under relevant medical law.
Medical regulatory authorities in India, including state medical councils like the TSMC and the National Medical Commission (NMC) maintain strict requirements for qualifications, registration and licensing for those practising modern medicine (allopathic). Misrepresentation of qualifications or practising without appropriate credentials can lead to disciplinary action, including suspension, fines, and criminal proceedings under applicable medical and legal statutes.
Operating a medical clinic without valid medical credentials or legal authorization raises concerns about patient safety, quality of care, and professional accountability. In India, a legitimate medical practitioner must complete an MBBS degree, obtain registration with a recognised medical council, and pursue any higher medical qualifications (such as MD or MS) through accredited institutions to legally practice in those specialties.
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