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Crime
38 Bogus Doctors Nabbed in Gujarat 15‑Day Crackdown, 35 Booked
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:36 AM
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Police in Gujarat arrested 38 individuals posing as doctors during a 15‑day operation, with 35 of them formally booked for offenses.
Police in Gujarat carried out a 15‑day operation that led to the arrest of 38 people who were posing as medical practitioners. The crackdown was part of a broader effort to eliminate unqualified doctors operating in the state. Of the 38 arrests, 35 individuals have been formally booked on charges related to fraudulent medical practice. The operation was coordinated by the state health department and the local police force.
The authorities have not yet released details on the specific locations where the bogus doctors were operating, but the arrests are expected to deter similar activities in the future. The crackdown underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that only licensed professionals provide medical services to the public.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody pending further investigation and legal proceedings. The state has urged citizens to verify the credentials of healthcare providers before seeking treatment.
The authorities have not yet released details on the specific locations where the bogus doctors were operating, but the arrests are expected to deter similar activities in the future. The crackdown underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that only licensed professionals provide medical services to the public.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody pending further investigation and legal proceedings. The state has urged citizens to verify the credentials of healthcare providers before seeking treatment.