Thursday , July 30 2026

FIRs against around 50 fake doctors in Telugu States: two jailed

HYDERABAD’25 May 24: A recent crackdown by medical councils in the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh uncovered 50 fake doctors operating in various areas. These findings emerged from inspections carried out by teams of eight members each. During these simultaneous inspections, officials discovered that the fake doctors were admitting patients to their health centres and administering antibiotics on a large scale. The imposter practitioners had also set up medical shops and diagnostic centres, falsely claiming to be legitimate medical professionals. Authorities registered FIRs against around 50 fake doctors. Two of these individuals were already sent to jail. The medical councils continued to investigate and take action to safeguard public health and uphold medical standards in the region.

Check Also

IPS Trainee Booked for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Assault of Fellow Officer at Hyderabad Police Academy

Hyderabad, July 19 (PMI): A woman IPS trainee at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police …