In a major operation against unauthorized medical practice, Surat police arrested two individuals posing as doctors and offering medical treatments without valid qualifications. The accused, identified as Lalita Kripa Shankar Singh and Prayag Ramchandra Prasad, were running a clinic in the city, prescribing allopathic medicines to unsuspecting patients.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijay Singh Gurjar revealed that Lalita had completed education up to Class 12, while Prayag had studied only up to Class 10. Both lacked any legitimate medical degrees or certifications.
Medicines and essential documents were seized from their clinic for further investigation. The arrests were part of a broader effort by the Umra Police Station and the local health department to eradicate fake doctors from Surat.
Authorities are now probing the extent and duration of the duo's fraudulent medical operations. Legal proceedings against the accused are underway to ensure accountability for their actions, which jeopardized public health.
Dr. Ravat, with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) qualification, and Dr. Gujarati, a Diploma holder in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (DHMS), stand accused of fabricating fake Bachelor of Electro Homeopathic Medicine (BEMS) certifications. They charged Rs. 75,000 per degree, enabling over 1,500 unqualified individuals to practice medicine. Investigators estimate the duo earned over Rs. 10 crores through their illicit activities.
The racket came to light when unqualified practitioners were found operating three clinics—Kavita Clinic, Prince Clinic, and Shreyan Clinic—in Pandesara. Investigations uncovered that the fake BEMS degrees were distributed under the name of a fictitious organization, the "Board of Electro Homeopathic Medicine," supposedly located in Ahmedabad. A raid on Dr. Gujarati's home in Rander led to the seizure of incriminating documents.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Dr. Sreelekshmi P/MSM)