NONGPOH: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) North Khasi Hills Eastern Border Area Unit on Monday shut down an alleged illegal medical clinic operating in Umraling village, Ri-Bhoi district, and handed over a suspected fake doctor to the police.
The clinic was reportedly being run by a non-local individual identified as Syed Nazir Shah, who was allegedly posing as a medical practitioner without valid registration, certification, or legal authorization.
Acting on complaints from local residents, a KSU delegation led by Eastern Border Area President Banjop Maring and Assistant Education Secretary Augustin Shadap conducted a surprise inspection at the facility, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mawlasnai Police Outpost.
During the inspection, KSU members found the clinic operating under severely unhygienic conditions. Medical procedures, including injections and intravenous (IV) drips, were allegedly being administered inside a cramped room that also functioned as a kitchen.
The union further raised serious concerns over the disposal of biomedical waste. When questioned about used hypodermic needles, the individual reportedly claimed that they were handed over to local ragpickers — a practice that poses significant public health and infection risks.
Condemning the operation, KSU representatives stated that the individual was endangering public health by providing medical treatment without proper qualifications or facilities.
The union immediately shut down the clinic and handed the accused over to personnel at the Mawlasnai Police Outpost for verification of credentials and further legal action.
Following the incident, the KSU urged village headmen and local authorities across border areas to remain vigilant and verify the credentials of individuals seeking to establish businesses, particularly healthcare facilities that directly impact community safety.
The union emphasized that unauthorized medical practices pose a serious threat to public health and must not be tolerated.
