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In a statement, the police said that the accused, a resident of NST Colony, was found to be posing as a doctor in the commercial hub of Dimapur, reports India Today NE.
Following the complaint, police conducted a preliminary inquiry, which confirmed that the accused neither held a recognized medical degree nor was registered with the State Medical Council — a legal requirement for anyone practising medicine in India.
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As per the recent media reports by TOI, during the investigation, Lotha claimed to have obtained an MBBS degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru in 2014. However, official records from the institution revealed that he had enrolled in 2008 but had failed to complete even one year of studies. Sophie said Lotha had befriended medical professionals and had been "smartly" operating under the guise of a qualified doctor. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the law related to impersonation and illegal medical practice. Investigations are underway to assess the full scope of the accused's activities, including any medical treatments administered and potential harm caused to unsuspecting patients.
In light of the incident, the Dimapur Police have issued a public advisory, urging residents to exercise caution and verify the credentials of medical professionals before seeking treatment. They stressed the importance of checking whether a practitioner has a valid State Medical Council registration number.
According to the India Today NE, appealing to the public to report any suspicious individuals who may be practising medicine without proper documentation, the police said, "This is a collective responsibility to ensure a safe and trusted medical environment in our community."
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