MBBS? More Like “Messed-Up Bogus Bluffer of Silchar"

The crackdown against fake doctors in Assam’s Cachar district continues to gather momentum. Police have arrested yet another bogus practitioner, exposing once again how deep the problem runs within the region’s healthcare system on Thursday.

The accused has been identified as Shekhar Acharjee, a resident of Pailapool in the Lakhipur sub-division. Acting on a tip-off, police launched a late-night operation and apprehended Acharjee, who had been posing as an MBBS doctor for several years.

During the raid, the police seized fake medical certificates and several forged documents from his possession. According to sources, Acharjee had been misleading patients by falsely presenting himself as a qualified medical practitioner.

With this latest arrest, the number of fake doctors caught in Cachar so far has risen to 18, highlighting the alarming scale of medical fraud in the district.

CM Sarma Vows Zero Tolerance

The operation comes weeks after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly acknowledged the growing threat of fake doctors and unregistered laboratories operating across the state.

Speaking in Silchar during the foundation-laying ceremony of a super-speciality hospital in the month of October last, the Chief Minister had said that the state government was taking strict action against such individuals. “In Silchar alone, police have arrested 15–16 fake doctors. Operations against these illegal medical practitioners are ongoing,” CM Sarma told reporters.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to the authorities. “People should stay cautious and verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be a doctor. Police and district administrations are actively working to identify and take action against fake medical practitioners,” he added.

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Private Nursing Homes Under the Scanner

The Chief Minister also expressed concern over some private medical establishments allegedly trying to shield unqualified personnel by misrepresenting their roles. “In certain nursing homes, when police detect fake doctors, the owners often claim that the person is only assisting and not practising. We are aware of such tactics and will take firm action,” Sarma warned.

He further appreciated the cooperation of genuine doctors and medical associations in helping identify imposters, urging citizens to continue assisting the government in this fight against deceit in healthcare.

Earlier Cases Add to Growing Concern

It may be mentioned that the issue of fake medical practitioners came under sharp focus earlier this year following the arrest of Dr. J.P. Das, who had allegedly been operating the Mousumi Hospital and the National Institute of Medical Sciences in Silchar with a forged MBBS degree from Bangladesh. Investigators found that Das not only practised medicine without valid credentials but also issued counterfeit degrees in exchange for money.

Such revelations have exposed a dangerous trend of fraudsters exploiting public trust in the medical profession.