In a distressing disclosure, a medical practitioner in Srinagar has been accused of participating in a fraudulent scam aimed at unmarried women. The doctor allegedly gave unmarried women false pregnancy reports and requested cash to end the supposed pregnancies. The accused doctor owns a private clinic in Srinagar and is an assistant surgeon at a government hospital.
According to the victims, the doctor took advantage of unmarried women and girls seeking reproductive health care. The method involves manufacturing positive pregnancy test results and giving them to unsuspecting patients, many of whom were young and unmarried. Subsequently, the doctor forced them to pay expensive fees for abortion operations.
Multiple complaints from women who had abortions at the private clinic have emerged, raising questions about the scope of this deceptive practice. One victim shared recorded phone calls with the doctor's staff, which demonstrated the doctor's insistence on returning the prescription after the victim challenged and declined the doctor's bogus claim of pregnancy and stated offer of termination.
Further investigations by ANN News found that at least one victim was never pregnant in the first place, showing that the doctor's pregnancy claims were completely false. When questioned, the accused doctor admitted the positive pregnancy test but denied seeking payment for the termination of the pregnancy. She claimed to be aware of the patient's unmarried status and mentioned that medical testing can sometimes produce false results.
These distressing charges underline the importance of exercising caution and diligence when obtaining medical care, particularly in sensitive areas like reproductive health. Health experts are asking the public, particularly unmarried women, to seek second opinions and verify the credentials of healthcare providers before undergoing any treatments.
The case emphasizes the necessity of upholding ethical norms in the medical field, as well as the need for strict control to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable people. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations, and if they are proven true, proper legal action should be taken to hold the accused doctor accountable. The episode serves as a sharp reminder of the possible risks involved with healthcare services, emphasizing the significance of being cautious as healthcare customers.
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(Rehash/Susmita Bhandary/MSM)