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Woman Dies After Suspected Quack Doctor’s Injection in Damoh, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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A woman in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, died after receiving an injection from a suspected quack doctor while seeking treatment for a cold, prompting a police investigation.
A resident of a village near Damoh in Madhya Pradesh sought medical relief for a common cold when she was administered an injection by a person described by her relatives as a "jhola chap" or quack doctor. Shortly after the procedure, her condition deteriorated and she was pronounced dead, raising serious questions about the safety of the treatment.
Family members allege that the practitioner injected the wrong medication, which they claim directly contributed to the fatal outcome. They have lodged a formal complaint with local authorities, demanding a thorough inquiry into the practitioner’s qualifications and the circumstances surrounding the injection.
Police in Damoh have opened an investigation, registering a case under sections related to illegal medical practice and culpable homicide. Officers are collecting statements from the deceased’s relatives, the alleged quack, and any witnesses present at the time of the injection.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about unqualified medical providers operating in rural areas, where access to certified healthcare is limited. Health officials have repeatedly warned that such practices pose significant risks, urging communities to seek treatment only from licensed practitioners.
As of now, no official comment has been obtained from the local health department or the accused individual. The investigation remains active, and further details will be released as they become available.
Family members allege that the practitioner injected the wrong medication, which they claim directly contributed to the fatal outcome. They have lodged a formal complaint with local authorities, demanding a thorough inquiry into the practitioner’s qualifications and the circumstances surrounding the injection.
Police in Damoh have opened an investigation, registering a case under sections related to illegal medical practice and culpable homicide. Officers are collecting statements from the deceased’s relatives, the alleged quack, and any witnesses present at the time of the injection.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about unqualified medical providers operating in rural areas, where access to certified healthcare is limited. Health officials have repeatedly warned that such practices pose significant risks, urging communities to seek treatment only from licensed practitioners.
As of now, no official comment has been obtained from the local health department or the accused individual. The investigation remains active, and further details will be released as they become available.