Rajkot: Fake doctor arrested for practising medicine without degree

Rumela De Sarkar

Rajkot: Fake doctor arrested for practising medicine without degree

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2026-02-26T14:28:59+05:30 | Updated On 26 Feb 2026 2:28 PM IST

SOG Cracks Down on Illegal Medical Practice in Jetpur

Jetpur: In a major crackdown, the Rajkot Rural Special Operation Group (SOG) arrested a man in Jetpur, Rajkot district, for allegedly treating patients without a valid medical degree. Acting on a tip-off, the SOG conducted a surprise raid on a dispensary in the area, where the accused was reportedly practising allopathic medicine.

According to the news reports, the accused had allegedly been treating patients using allopathic methods despite having no medical qualifications or registration. Authorities said the raid was conducted after receiving information that he was endangering lives.

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During the raid, the police recovered various allopathic medicines, injections, and medical equipment worth a total of Rs. 51,655 from the dispensary, reports GSTV.

SOG has detained the accused named in this case, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his malpractice.

According to The Daily, this is not an isolated case. Earlier, in Surendranagar district, police arrested an 8th-grade pass man running an illegal clinic in Dhalwana village, Limbdi taluka. Medical items and allopathic medicines worth Rs. 14,700 were seized. The arrest followed multiple complaints about fake doctors operating in rural areas.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a recent crackdown against illegal medical practices, the LSOJI police have arrested an 8th-grade pass bogus doctor operating an illegal clinic from a residential building in Dhalwana village, located in Limbdi taluka of Surendranagar district. The police seized medical items and allopathic medicines worth Rs 14,700 from the premises and initiated legal action against the accused. The arrest came after multiple complaints surfaced regarding a rise in fake doctors operating in rural areas of Surendranagar district. In response, the SOG team conducted a special patrol in Limbdi taluka.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education