Quack booked for running clinic at Kaimbwala Village
Chandigarh: A case has been registered against a quack for allegedly running a clinic without a valid medical degree near the bus stand in Kaimbwala village, Chandigarh. Authorities took action after receiving complaints about the individual providing medical services without proper qualifications.
The accused, who ran his Clinic near the Kaimbwala bus stand, has been charged under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 15(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
The case was initiated after a formal complaint was filed by Sadhu Ram, which was forwarded by the Director of Health and Family Welfare-cum-Convenor (CEA), UT Administration. The complaint alleged that the accused was practicing medicine illegally and had been misrepresenting himself as a qualified healthcare provider. This has raised concerns about public safety while opting for treatment.
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As per the recent media report by Hindustan Times, the Bogus Doctors Checking Team (BDCT), in its report dated August 7, confirmed that Roshan lacked the requisite qualifications to practice medicine in Chandigarh.
Following the BDCT's findings, Dr. Manju Shree, the Assistant Director (Homeopathy) and the Nodal Officer for the BDCT, formally requested the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to register an FIR and take appropriate legal action against the accused.
In response to the request, police officials confirmed that an FIR was officially registered on Tuesday at the Sector 3 Police Station in Chandigarh.
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Known as "Dr. VRK," this individual has allegedly been providing unverified treatments and questionable medical advice to people. He allegedly promotes a self-styled “VRK Diet" which includes dietary recommendations and extensive prescriptions, particularly for conditions like type 1 diabetes, cancer cure, and reversal of chronic kidney disease.
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