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Navi Mumbai Man Accused Of Practising Medicine Without Qualifications
Health officials inspected a clinic in Kasalkhand, Panvel, on September 7.
They said a 27-year-old man named Nurul Hudda was treating people there.
Officials alleged that he did not have a medical degree or registration.
They found the clinic set up with equipment used for examinations.
They also found 133 types of medicines.
The clinic was sealed after the medicines were recorded.
Police registered a case under the Medical Practitioners Act, 1961.
Police said the investigation is continuing.
A 27-year-old man was allegedly found practising medicine without recognised qualifications or registration in Kasalkhand, Panvel.
Health officials identified the man as Nurul Hudda, who allegedly said he had operated the clinic for about two months.
Officials seized 133 types of medicines, including antibiotics, painkillers, syrups, drops and supplements.
The IG Healthcare Clinic was sealed after the stock was documented and a panchnama was prepared.
Police registered an FIR at New Panvel police station under Sections 33(1) and 33(2) of the Medical Practitioners Act, 1961.
- Who
- Nurul Hudda, 27, was accused; health officials conducted the inspection and police registered the case.
- What
- A man was allegedly practising medicine and dispensing medicines without recognised qualifications or medical-council registration.
- Where
- IG Healthcare Clinic in Kasalkhand, Panvel, in Navi Mumbai.
- When
- The inspection and alleged offence occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on September 7, 2026; the report is dated September 10, 2026.
- Why
- The inspection was part of a health-authority drive against people practising medicine without the required qualifications.
Key facts
- Accused
- Nurul Hudda, 27
- Clinic
- IG Healthcare Clinic, Kasalkhand
- Medicines seized
- 133 types
- Clinic status
- Sealed after inspection
- Police station
- New Panvel police station
- Legal provisions
- Sections 33(1) and 33(2) of the Medical Practitioners Act, 1961
- Investigation
- Police said further investigation was underway
Quotes
A police officer
Police officer commenting on the inspection, seizure and sealing of the clinic
“The inspection was carried out as part of the drive against persons practising medicine without the requisite qualifications. The premises were sealed after the medicine stock was documented and a panchnama was prepared in the presence of panch witnesses. Further action will be taken as per the provisions of law.”
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