Senior police inspector from Worli police station suspended

Officials said the complaint was filed by one of the doctor’s former patients, who, in his statement to the police, alleged that he had been suffering from severe back pain since 2016. Despite consulting several doctors in the city, his condition did not improve. He later learned of the accused who advertised himself as an orthopaedic surgeon and decided to seek treatment from him. The doctor reportedly told the complainant that his condition was minor and prescribed him painkillers along with a few exercises.

As per the FIR, the complainant’s condition worsened, prompting him to further inquire about the doctor. He then discovered that the doctor had been practising using forged documents and had obtained official documents under an address where he did not reside. A complaint was subsequently lodged, and a case was registered. The doctor was arrested but was later granted bail by the Dadar Metropolitan Magistrate Court on April 30.

“The senior police inspector did not seek permission from supervisory officers and failed to follow necessary procedure before arresting the doctor, as such, he was suspended from the force,” said a senior Mumbai Police officer.