Silchar, Oct 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sounded a strong warning against the growing menace of medical malpractice in the state, expressing grave concern over unqualified practitioners continuing to endanger patients’ lives.

Addressing the press in Silchar on Friday, the Chief Minister highlighted the alarming rise of fake doctors, noting that many hold degrees from unrecognised foreign medical institutions and lack the mandatory qualifications mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

“Quacks are not limited to Silchar but are spread across Assam. This is an ongoing challenge,” he cautioned.

The Chief Minister stated that while rules are in place to regulate the healthcare sector, strict and sustained enforcement is necessary.

He informed that Cachar Po

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