A man allegedly running an illegal medical practice from a clinic in New Palam Vihar, Gurgaon, was arrested after a raid on Tuesday night. The operation was jointly conducted by the health department, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the police.
Details of the Raid
During the inspection, officials seized used syringes, IV glucose bottles, medical equipment, and allopathic medicines. The accused, identified as Sukumar Biswas, a native of West Bengal, was operating the “Dr Bengali Janta Sewa Clinic” at Yadav Market in New Palam Vihar, Sector 110. Biswas failed to produce any valid medical qualification, registration certificate, drug licence, or other documents authorising him to practise medicine or stock allopathic drugs.
Complaint and Investigation
According to the complaint filed by medical officer Dr Om Parkash, a joint team conducted a surprise inspection after receiving information about alleged illegal medical practice at the premises. The complaint stated that some medicines and medical material bearing the seal “VK” were separately taken into police possession. Officials alleged the accused could neither provide any purchase or sale records for the medicines nor disclose their source.
Long-standing Illegal Operation
Officials said the accused had been operating the clinic for nearly six years despite not being a registered medical practitioner. Police reported that he later gave a written statement admitting that he did not possess valid qualifications to practise medicine.
Legal Action
An FIR was registered at Bajghera police station at 11:44 pm on May 26 under Section 34 (related to unauthorised medical practice) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, and sections 318(4) (cheating), 336(3) (forgery for purpose of cheating), and 340 (using forged documents or electronic records as genuine) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Seized Items and Further Investigation
Officials said the seized medicines, medical instruments, blood test reports, and related documents were handed over to police for further investigation.
Public Health Risks
Health officials warned that such clinics pose serious risks. Unqualified practitioners often administer medicines, injections, and IV fluids without proper diagnosis, hygiene standards, or emergency protocols. This increases the chances of infection, wrong treatment, antibiotic misuse, and medical complications. Officials added that the use of unlicensed allopathic drugs and reused or improperly disposed syringes can also create wider public health concerns.
