The two-wheeler that was rammed by a bus on Villangadu Main Road.
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A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for posing as a doctor and prescribing medicines at Bandarapalli village near Natrampalli town here.
Health officials identified him as V. Vasanth Vishwas, who has studied only till Class X. He rented a place to set up a clinic and pharmacy and got around 50 patients every day.
On receiving complaints from residents, a special medical team led by K. Sivakumar, Medical Officer, Government Taluk Hospital (Natrampalli), conducted a surprise inspection. The team sealed the clinic after seizing medical equipment, including a blood pressure apparatus, stethoscope, and syringes.
A case was registered by Natrampalli police and he was lodged at a sub-jail in Tirupattur town. A probe is under way.
Published – May 22, 2025 10:32 pm IST