Silchar (Assam), 26 June (HS): In a major crackdown on alleged fake medical practitioners, police conducted an overnight operation and arrested two suspected fake doctors in separate cases in Assam's Cachar district.

The first accused, Biswajit Singha (53), son of late Surajit Singha and a resident of Bontarapur under Kuchudharam Police Station, was apprehended in connection with Sonai Police Station Case No. 64/2025.

The second accused, Bikran Singha (26), son of Bidyut Singha and a resident of Tarapur, Raigarh, Manipurbasti under Silchar Police Station, was arrested in connection with Silchar Police Station Case No. 580/2026.

Police said the case against Bikran Singha has been registered under Sections 316(2), 319(2), 336(2), 340(2), 125 and 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway to ascertain the extent of their alleged activities and whether more individuals were involved.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash