The Telangana Medical Council has filed FIRs against 500 unqualified medical practitioners across the state, most of whom falsely claimed to be rural doctors. TGMC officials said such practitioners pose a serious threat by treating patients without proper medical qualifications
The Telangana Medical Council found six illegal first aid centres in Shabad, operated by unqualified individuals. These clinics were prescribing medicines and administering injections without MBBS degrees. The facilities were shut down and cases filed under medical and criminal provisions
The Telangana Medical Council identified seven unqualified individuals operating illegal first-aid centres in Rangareddy. Officials seized pre-loaded syringes and unregulated drugs. Cases will be filed under the NMC, TSMPR, and BNS Acts. The public can report such cases via 9154382727
The Telangana Medical Council uncovered four fake doctors, one unlicensed hospital, and an unregistered practitioner during inspections in Siddipet. Cases will be filed under multiple laws, and an ethics session was held. Citizens can report similar violations via phone or online
Dr Yeggana Srinivas, a member of the Telangana Medical Council, said that the task force team was formed with a motto to bring about change in medicine and legal action would be initiated against wrongdoers
The Telangana State Medical Council has filed nearly 300 FIRs at various locations in Telangana against individuals with no MBBS degree but continue to practise out of clinics and other healthcare establishments.
Based on a complaint received from the members, a case was booked against Bandari Laxman of Chennur and Ranjith Kumar from Bheemaram for allegedly practicing quackery.
The inspections revealed that a total of 20 such centres were being operated without dermatologists, plastic surgeons and had no requisite permission from the District Registration Authority.
