Gurugram officials raided an alleged fake clinic operating in Sector 110, New Palam Vihar.
The accused allegedly treated patients for six years without a medical degree, license, or registration.
Syringes, IV fluids, allopathic medicines, and medical equipment were seized during the raid.
A joint team of the Gurugram health department and drug control department raided a suspected fake clinic in Yadav Market, Sector 110, on May 27 after receiving complaints of illegal medical practice.
Officials identified the accused as Sukumar Biswas, a resident of West Bengal currently living in Gurugram. Authorities alleged that he failed to produce any recognized medical qualification certificate, registration documents, drug license, or biomedical waste disposal authorization during the inspection.
Officials said the clinic, operating under the name “Dr. Bengali Janta Seva Clinic,” had allegedly been functioning in the New Palam Vihar area for several years after authorities received repeated anonymous complaints regarding illegal medical treatment being provided there.
Police registered an FIR at Bajghera police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 34 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019.
According to officials, investigators recovered used syringes, IV glucose bottles, IV sets, medical instruments, and a large quantity of allopathic medicines from the clinic.
Officials also recovered laboratory reports bearing the clinic’s name, which they said may have misled patients into believing the clinic was operated by a qualified doctor.
The raid was conducted by a team led by District Civil Hospital Medical Officer Dr. Om Prakash and Drug Control Officer Dr. Suresh Kumar along with Bajghera police personnel.
According to officials, the accused was allegedly caught “red-handed” while operating the clinic during the late-night raid. Authorities stated that he could not provide any valid records related to the purchase and sale of medicines kept at the facility.
Officials said the accused admitted to running the clinic for nearly six years without legal authorization. Police are also investigating the source of the medicines recovered during the raid and whether others were involved.
A senior police official said investigators are questioning the accused to determine whether additional individuals were connected to the alleged illegal medical operation.
Health experts warn that treatment by unqualified practitioners can increase the risk of medication errors, unsafe injections, delayed diagnosis, infections, and improper use of antibiotics or painkillers.
Authorities have repeatedly warned that practicing modern medicine without recognized qualifications or registration is a punishable offense under the National Medical Commission Act.
(Rh/TP)
