Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Madhya Pradesh Jail Investigates Unauthorized Health Camp
In a jail in Badnawar, a health check-up was done by someone who wasn't a real doctor.
This person had a degree that isn't a real medical degree and used people who weren't qualified to help.
The real jail doctor wasn't there at the time.
The officials are now being asked why they let this happen.
The government is looking into the situation with a special team.
An unauthorized health check-up camp was organized at Badnawar sub-jail.
A doctor with a Bachelor of Electro Homoeopathy degree conducted health check-ups.
The camp was held on June 6 with unqualified staff posing as medical professionals.
The official jail doctor was away, and officials are facing scrutiny for their actions.
A collector-formed committee is set to investigate the incident.
- Who
- A doctor claiming to have a Bachelor of Electro Homoeopathy degree conducted the check-ups with unqualified staff; the collector formed a committee to investigate.
- What
- An unauthorized health check-up camp was conducted at Badnawar sub-jail by a person with an invalid medical degree.
- When
- The health camp was conducted on June 6.
- Where
- Badnawar sub-jail, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The exact reasons are under investigation, but the incident raises concerns about unauthorized medical practices and the jail officials' conduct.
Jail Officials
Authorities
Accountability
Jail Officials
The deputy jailer claimed to have authority to permit NGO camps but couldn't explain why unqualified persons were allowed to practice medicine.
Authorities
District Jail superintendent stated he learned about the incident through media reports, while CBMO confirmed receiving the SDM's letter.
- Location
- Badnawar sub-jail, Madhya Pradesh
- Event
- Unauthorized health check-up camp
- Date
- June 6
- Doctor's Degree
- Bachelor of Electro Homoeopathy
- Official Jail Doctor
- Dr Gopal MBBS (absent due to training)
- Investigation Committee
- Formed by Collector Priyank Mishra