NEW DELHI, Nov 14:
The National Medical Commission on Friday removed the names Dr Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Muzamil Shakeel and Dr Shaheen Saeed from the National Medical Register after they were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act following the Delhi blast.
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Following this, these doctors will not be allowed to practice medicine or to hold any appointment as a medical practitioner till further orders from the commission.
Investigations into the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives on November 10 and the powerful car blast near the Red Fort that killed 13 people later in the day have led to the arrest of eight people, including doctors, while many have been detained.
In a public notice on Friday, the National Medical Commission listed the charges imposed in the FIRs against the doctors and said, “Dr Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Muzamil Shakeel, registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council, have been found to be involved in the case on the basis of evidence collected by the investigating agencies.”
The commission said such association or conduct was prima facie “inconsistent with the standards of ethical propriety, integrity and public trust” expected of members of the medical profession and attracts the provisions under the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002.
The notice stated that the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council has ordered cancellation of registration of Dr Ahmad, Dr Rather, Dr Shakeel and Dr Saeed with directions that their names be removed from the register of medical practitioners maintained by it with immediate effect.
“Consequent upon such removal, the said practitioner shall cease to be entitled to practice medicine or to hold any appointment as a medical practitioner till further orders,” the NMC notice said.
“Now, therefore, in view of the notifications dated November 13 regarding cancellation of registration of above-mentioned doctors issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council, their names be removed from the Indian Medical Register/National Medical Register with immediate effect,” the notice said.
Meanwhile, a police team detained two doctors from the Nuh district of Haryana for questioning in connection with a white-collar terror module case, police sources said on Friday.
One of the doctors completed his apprenticeship from Al Falah University on November 2 after finishing his MBBS degree
According to police sources, the other doctor, who was also detained, is a former student of the university and currently works at a private hospital in the Nuh district.
In a related development, a team of revenue officials from Faridabad visited Al Falah University to conduct a comprehensive land survey of the 70-acre campus. The exercise will also find out if the land is being utilised in accordance with the necessary approvals and regulations, sources said.
Additionally, the Faridabad police continued their search operations following the seizure of large quantities of explosives. On Friday, police teams from NIT, Ballabgarh, and Central Zone conducted searches in markets and crowded areas.
“In view of the high alert in Haryana, the Faridabad Police has also launched a special campaign to strengthen security across the district. As part of this campaign, teams are being formed at the police station level and intensive checking is being conducted at various locations”, said the spokesperson of Faridabad police. (PTI)
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