FIR lodged againstfake AYUSH therapist

Even weeks after he was exposed as a therapist in ayush (A-Ayurveda, Y-Yoga & Naturopathy, U-Unani, S-Siddha Sowa Rigpa, H-Homeopathy) ‘Jay’ a.k.a Babul Ali, proprietor of “Therapist Jay Ayurveda Centre,” the law was yet put him behind bars .
Jay aka Md Babul Ali, a resident of Choonsali, Noonmati Kamrup Assam, has managed to fool scores of credulous people in and around Dimapur and even obtained endorsement certificates from 31 churches.
A formal complaint has been lodged against “Therapist Jay Ayurveda Centre,” accusing Ali of operating without valid medical qualifications. This was disclosed at a press briefing outside the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office in Dimapur by Dr. Imlikumba Jamir. The complainant (Dr. Imlikumba) is a certified Ayurveda physician and Medical Officer at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. He was joined by local social activist Max Naga during the briefing.
Dr. Imilkumba disclosed that an FIR has been filed at West Police Station against Babul Ali, allegedly impersonating as a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner and running the centre without recognized credentials.
A copy of the FIR has been submitted to the CMO’s office to alert public health authorities.
According to Dr. Imlikumba, Ali lacks the minimum educational requirements to pursue even a basic Ayurveda diploma. He said Ali had reportedly claimed he holds three diplomas-in Ayurvedic Herbology and Pharmacology, Ayurvedic Massage and Panchakarma, and Ayurvedic Disease Diagnosis. However, Dr Imlikumba raised doubts over the feasibility of acquiring all three diplomas simultaneously. Further scrutiny of Ali’s academic history revealed conflicting claims ranging from being a Class 9 dropout to a college graduate.
The FIR also informs that Ali has been providing training and issuing certifications for massage centres, allegedly without meeting national standards such as those mandated by the National Teaching Eligibility Test (NTET).
Dr. Imlikumba referenced a Gazette of India notification dated December 29, 2023, which stated that only persons with accredited qualifications may practice Ayurveda. He further cited Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) guidelines requiring Panchakarma therapy to be conducted under the supervision of licensed Ayurvedic doctors.
The charges against Babul Ali include violations of the Magical Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, specifically for promoting miracle cures such as healing gallbladder stones within three days. The Gazette notification prohibits advertisements for cures to 53 diseases, including those related to gallbladder conditions.
Another issue raised by Dr. Imlikumba include lack of municipal compliance by Ali who is reportedly operating without a trade license from the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) besides lacking registration under the Health Registration Act-both prerequisites for running a clinical establishment.
Dr. Imlikumba also urged 31 churches that had reportedly issued certificates of endorsement to Ali to reconsider and revoke their support to prevent further misinformation. He clarified that the complaint was motivated by a commitment to safeguarding public health and enforcing ethical medical practices.
Social activist Max Naga echoed the call for a thorough probe and urged authorities to take swift action to curb potential harm to public welfare.