Dhanbad, Jharkhand: A doctor has been booked for allegedly forging the signature of the Deputy Commissioner to obtain a license for his clinic in Dhanbad, police said on Wednesday.
An FIR was registered at the Dhanbad Sadar Police Station following a complaint submitted by health department officials.
According to police, the complaint was filed on behalf of Dhanbad Civil Surgeon Dr. Alok Vishwakarma by Medical Officer-In-Charge (MOIC) Dr. Sunita Choudhary.
Dhanbad Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Manoj Kumar confirmed that a case has been registered against the doctor on charges of forgery.
“A case of forgery has been lodged against the doctor. We are currently investigating the allegations,” the officer said.
Authorities suspect that the accused used a forged signature of the Deputy Commissioner while applying for or obtaining the required license for operating the clinic.
Police have launched an investigation to verify the documents submitted and determine how the alleged forgery was carried out. Officials said appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.
The identity of the accused doctor has not yet been officially disclosed by authorities.
