Barber-Turned-Ayurvedic Doctor Exposed in Baramulla, Ayush Department Takes Action
A barber in Baramulla was caught practicing as an Ayurvedic doctor without proper qualifications, prescribing medicines to patients. The Ayush Department took action, issuing a warning and vowing to crack down on quackery in the area.
Baramulla,Feb 7:A shocking case of medical malpractice was exposed today as a local barber, who had shut down his shop, was found illegally practicing as an Ayurvedic and Unani doctor from his home. The individual not only prescribed medicines without proper qualifications but also provided allopathic, Unani, and Ayurvedic drugs, including painkillers like Batnasak Batika, to unsuspecting patients.
In a joint operation led by the Ayush Department and media, a team of five Ayush doctors visited the barber’s residence. Upon investigation, it was revealed that he was prescribing allopathic and Unani medicines to patients without any formal medical training or authorization.
The Ayush Department has issued a strict warning to the individual and other unqualified practitioners (quacks) operating illegally across Baramulla district. Authorities have also cautioned medical distributors against supplying medicines to unauthorized individuals or unregistered shopkeepers.
Officials emphasized that only those holding a valid certification from the Board of Ayush are permitted to practice Hikmat (traditional healing). They reiterated that possessing such certification allows one to practice Hikmat but does not grant the authority to assume the role of an Ayurvedic or Unani doctor.
The department has vowed to take strict action against anyone found violating these regulations and urged the public to remain vigilant against unqualified practitioners endangering public health.
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