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Two Brothers Die, Mother Critical After Alleged Quack Treatment in Jharkhand
✍️ medicaldialogues.in
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 09:18 PM
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In Jharkhand, two brothers lost their lives and their mother is now in critical condition following an alleged quack treatment, raising concerns over unregulated medical practices.
In a small town in Jharkhand, two brothers succumbed to complications after receiving treatment from an unlicensed practitioner. Their mother, who was also treated, is now in critical condition and being monitored in a local hospital.
The family claims that the practitioner, who had no formal medical qualifications, administered a series of injections that led to severe adverse reactions. No official statements from the treatment provider have been released.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry into the incident, and the state health department has urged residents to verify the credentials of medical professionals before seeking treatment. Police are also looking into whether the practitioner was operating illegally.
Community members have expressed alarm over the prevalence of quackery in rural areas, calling for stricter enforcement of licensing laws. Health officials warn that unregulated treatments can pose serious risks, especially for vulnerable patients.
The family claims that the practitioner, who had no formal medical qualifications, administered a series of injections that led to severe adverse reactions. No official statements from the treatment provider have been released.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry into the incident, and the state health department has urged residents to verify the credentials of medical professionals before seeking treatment. Police are also looking into whether the practitioner was operating illegally.
Community members have expressed alarm over the prevalence of quackery in rural areas, calling for stricter enforcement of licensing laws. Health officials warn that unregulated treatments can pose serious risks, especially for vulnerable patients.