Fake Doctor in Pune Receives Two-Year Jail Sentence for Practicing Without License
Fake Doctor in Pune Receives Two-Year Jail Sentence for Practicing Without License
In a notable ruling, a fraudulent doctor who was practicing without a valid medical degree received a two-year rigorous imprisonment sentence from the Khadki Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Court.
The court, led by Magistrate L.V. Shrikhande, also ordered the accused, Milankumar Amar Thakur (34), a Dhanori resident originally from West Bengal, to pay a fine of ₹2,000. If Thakur fails to pay the fine, he will face an additional 15 days in prison.
Thakur was convicted for treating patients without the necessary medical qualifications. The investigation was prompted by a tip-off received by the Pune Municipal Corporation’s health department.
Dr. Rekha Umesh Galande, a medical officer, filed a complaint with the Vishrantwadi Police, which resulted in the arrest of Thakur. During the police raid on his unauthorized clinic, a significant amount of medicine was confiscated.
Assistant Police Inspector Suryakant Marude, who was in charge of the investigation, presented a comprehensive charge sheet to the court.
The case was argued by Assistant Public Prosecutor Sayali Thokal, with support from Assistant Sub-Inspector Patil and constables Kolpe and Patil, who were instrumental in the court proceedings. After reviewing the evidence and witness statements, the court found Thakur guilty and imposed a sentence.
