Junior Doctor Accused of Falsely Claiming ENT Qualifications Files Plea in Calcutta HC

The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association bolstered the complaint, which first raised concerns when they noticed Naiya listing "MS (Master of Surgery)" as his qualification on a banner advertising healthcare services in Hooghly. The association had previously raised this issue with the state’s chief secretary, accusing Naiya of misrepresenting his academic qualifications.

The show-cause notice issued by the West Bengal Medical Council accused Naiya of practising as an ENT specialist without the necessary qualifications. It pointed out that Naiya, who only holds an MBBS degree, was not authorized to claim the title of ENT surgeon while still pursuing his post-graduation. Following this, a team of around 30 police personnel searched Naiya’s house in Kakdwip, South 24-Parganas.

Naiya stated that the police could have easily met him at RG Kar Hospital, but instead, the team travelled nearly 200 km to his house. A group of junior doctors has claimed that he was being targeted for his role as a "leader of the street protests" following the rape and murder at RG Kar on August 9.

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The case was registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including criminal breach of trust (316) and cheating by impersonation. On January 17, the investigating officer issued a summons, directing Naiya to appear before him on Monday morning. Although Naiya had previously stated that he would attend, he failed to do so.