Gujarat Fake Doctors: The Gujarat government has taken action against people suspected of practising medicine without proper medical qualifications. During a 15-day statewide campaign, the Health Department identified 38 suspected fake doctors. Police have registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 35 of them.
Health Minister Praful Pansheriya shared the information on Tuesday. He said the operation was carried out across Gujarat with the help of 298 teams formed by the Health Department and police. The teams also included members of the Crime Branch and Special Operations Group (SOG).
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Officials inspected several districts, including Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot. Their main aim was to find people who were treating patients without having the required medical degrees or recognised qualifications.
#WATCH | Gandhinagar, Gujarat: State Praful Pansheriya says, “The Gujarat Health Department constituted 298 teams and launched a 15-day mega-drive across the state to take action against fake doctors. As part of this initiative, 35 such individuals have been arrested, and FIRs have been filed against them. The drive will continue in the coming days…we urge NGOs, intellectuals, village sarpanchs, and prominent community leaders to immediately inform the police or the Health Department if they come across any such information, so that we can take prompt action…the police administration, including the Special Operations Group and the Crime Branch, has provided significant support, which has been instrumental in the success of this drive.”
— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2026
According to the minister, Rajkot had the highest number of cases, with 17 suspected fake doctors facing legal action. Surat reported nine cases, while three were found in Gir Somnath and two in Surendranagar. The remaining four cases were reported from other areas.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rajiv Topno and Health Commissioner Ratankanvar Gadhvi Charan, according to IANS.
The government has also formed special committees in different districts to find people practising medicine without proper qualifications. These committees work with health officials and local police to identify suspicious clinics and take action.
During the inspections, officials found that some suspected fake doctors had already closed their clinics and left the area after hearing about the raids. The Health Department and police are continuing their search to trace them.
Pansheriya said the campaign won’t stop after the festive season. The government plans to continue inspections to prevent unqualified people from treating patients and putting their lives at risk.
He also asked citizens to report anyone they suspect of practising medicine illegally. NGOs and local community leaders have also been asked to help officials identify such people.
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People can report suspected cases at their nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC), Community Health Centre (CHC), police station or SOG office.
The minister also reminded people that they don’t need to visit unqualified practitioners for affordable treatment. Government hospitals, PHCs and CHCs provide free medical care along with medicines and laboratory testing facilities.
Patients should seek treatment from registered doctors who have recognised medical qualifications. These include MBBS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and other government-approved medical courses.
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