Surat, Oct 13 Surat Police and the district health department have apprehended 16 alleged fake doctors who ran clinics in Pandesara area.
Surat City Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) carried out a special drive on Tuesday to identify individuals running clinics without medical qualifications in the area, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum.
Three of the 16 accused are repeat offenders, he said. Their qualifications range from BA and BSc to Class 10 and 12 pass certificates, he added.
The raids were conducted after holding a meeting with Chief District Health Officer Dr Anil B Patel and ensuring coordination with the health department.
Medicines, injections and medical equipment collectively valued at Rs 1,82,444 were seized. Further probe was on.
(PTI News)
