12-year-old dies after alleged treatment by bogus doctor in Thane; accused absconding

June 12, 2026

Thane: In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy died after allegedly receiving treatment from a bogus doctor at his home in Diva. A case has been registered, and the accused is currently absconding.

The deceased had initially been treated for fever at a government hospital in Dombivli. However, when his condition did not improve, the family allegedly called the bogus doctor to their residence on May 26 for further treatment.

According to a complaint filed by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the bogus doctor advised the family that the earlier prescribed medicines were suitable only for younger children. He then allegedly administered medication intravenously through a saline drip at the boy’s home.

During the second infusion, the child reportedly suffered seizures and was immediately rushed to a private hospital for treatment. He was later shifted to KEM Hospital, where he succumbed on June 1.

Following the incident, TMC health officials launched an inquiry and found that the accused was allegedly operating without recognised medical qualifications or a registered clinic. A joint raid conducted with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) led to the seizure of medicines, injections, and other medical supplies from a location where he was reportedly treating patients.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Dr. Prasad Patil, head of the TMC Health Department, said, “The alleged doctor involved in the death of the boy is absconding. He did not possess any medical degree, had no proper clinic, and did not even have a rent agreement.”

A case has been registered under the provisions of the Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

TMC intensifies crackdown on bogus doctors

Meanwhile, the TMC has intensified its crackdown on unregistered medical practitioners across the city. Officials said a city-wide verification drive has been underway for the past two months to identify bogus doctors.

Out of 1,481 practitioners verified so far, 24 have been identified as suspected bogus doctors, while six have been placed under priority investigation. FIRs have been registered against three practitioners so far, officials added.

Officials said more than 40% of the suspected cases detected during the drive were from Diva, Mumbra, and Shilm, areas having significant slum populations, reports Hindustan Times.

Source : medicaldialogues.in

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