These arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation

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The Assam Police have intensified their crackdown on fake medical practitioners operating across the state
In a recent operation, four individuals posing as doctors were arrested from different districts, while another remains

The drive has uncovered alarming numbers of fraudulent medical professionals endangering public health

Digital Desk: The Assam Police have intensified their crackdown on fake medical practitioners operating across the state. In a recent operation, four individuals posing as doctors were arrested from different districts, while another remains

These arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation by the Anti-Quackery and Vigilance Cell of the Assam Medical Council. The drive has uncovered alarming numbers of fraudulent medical professionals endangering public health.

The arrested people are as follows:-

Bimal Sutradhar, posing as an Ayurvedic doctor, was arrested in Juria.
Pankaj Das, impersonating an MBBS doctor, was arrested at Sekonee Tea Estate in Nagaon district.
A.K. Gogoi, who falsely claimed to have an MD in Medicine.
Amarjyoti Nath, another fake MBBS doctor, was arrested in Jorhat.

Meanwhile, Abdul Wahid of Doboka, Hojai, also accused of practicing medicine without proper credentials issued is currently absconding.