Fake Gynaecologist arrested at Silchar Medical College Hospital
Fake doctor
Silchar: In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old man with no medical qualifications was arrested on Tuesday for impersonating a gynaecologist at the government-run Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).
According to the news reports, the accused, a resident of Katigorah, had reportedly been entering the hospital wearing a white coat and treating patients in the gynaecology OPD since August 29. His deception was finally uncovered when hospital staff grew suspicious of his frequent visits after 2 PM and alerted authorities.
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Speaking to Hindustan Times, Cachar senior superintendent of police (SSP) Numal Mahatta said, “The individual had no medical qualifications but was impersonating a gynaecologist at SMCH. He has been apprehended, and lawful action has been initiated.”
Dr Bhaskar Gupta, SMCH principal, said the staff noticed the suspect visiting the ward after 2 pm every day, dressed as a doctor. “We noticed him and informed the police. After his arrest today, we lodged a First Information Report (FIR),” he said, adding that Barbhuiya was never enrolled as a doctor at the hospital, reports the Hindustan Times.
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