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20 Illegal Clinics Closed in Dakshina Kannada, 582 Quacks Charged Across Karnataka
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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State health officials shut down 20 unlicensed clinics in Dakshina Kannada and filed charges against 582 illegal medical practitioners across Karnataka.
State health authorities in Karnataka conducted a coordinated raid that resulted in the closure of twenty illegal clinics operating in the Dakshina Kannada district. The clinics, which were found to be offering medical services without any valid registration or qualified staff, were seized and their premises sealed.
In a parallel operation across the state, law enforcement officials booked a total of 582 individuals identified as quacks for practicing medicine without a license. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing fraudulent health services that jeopardise public safety.
Officials said the actions were taken after receiving multiple complaints from residents about dubious medical practices. They emphasized that the crackdown will continue until all unregistered practitioners are identified and held accountable.
The health department has urged citizens to verify the credentials of any medical provider and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or health office.
The crackdown underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding public health and enforcing strict compliance with medical regulations in Karnataka.
In a parallel operation across the state, law enforcement officials booked a total of 582 individuals identified as quacks for practicing medicine without a license. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing fraudulent health services that jeopardise public safety.
Officials said the actions were taken after receiving multiple complaints from residents about dubious medical practices. They emphasized that the crackdown will continue until all unregistered practitioners are identified and held accountable.
The health department has urged citizens to verify the credentials of any medical provider and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or health office.
The crackdown underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding public health and enforcing strict compliance with medical regulations in Karnataka.