Massive crackdown underway against fake doctors: Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has intensified its crackdown on quack doctors as part of its broader campaign against social evils, asserting that protecting the sanctity of the healthcare system remains a top priority.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to eliminating all forms of illegal activities that endanger society.

“We’re committed to weeding out all forms of evil from our society. After an extensive crackdown on drug syndicates and child marriage offenders, we’re on a mission to act against quack doctors to ensure the sanctity of our healthcare system and protect patients,” Sarma said.

Using the hashtag #AssamAgainstQuacks, the Chief Minister highlighted the progress made by the state police and health authorities in the ongoing drive against fake medical practitioners.

According to figures shared by Sarma, authorities have so far registered 59 cases against alleged quack doctors across the state since 2025.

A total of 62 fake doctors have been arrested during the crackdown, reflecting the government’s intensified action against unauthorised medical practice.

The campaign is aimed at identifying individuals posing as qualified medical professionals without valid credentials, who allegedly put patients’ lives at risk by providing illegal and unsafe treatment.

The latest action forms part of the Assam government’s wider law enforcement initiatives launched over the past few years.

The state administration has previously carried out extensive drives against drug trafficking networks, the illegal narcotics trade and child marriage, with the Chief Minister repeatedly stating that strict enforcement is necessary to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.

Officials have maintained that the crackdown on fake doctors will continue across Assam and warned that those found practising medicine without recognised qualifications or licences will face stringent legal action under the relevant provisions of law.

The government has also urged people to seek treatment only from registered medical practitioners and report any suspected cases of fraudulent medical practice to the authorities, saying public cooperation will play a crucial role in eliminating quackery and safeguarding healthcare standards in the state.

–IANS

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