The National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed the names of four doctors from the Indian Medical Register (IMR) with immediate effect. The NMC issued a public notice on November 14, 2023 , citing FIRs filed against them under India’s anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The doctors are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the Red Fort blast in Delhi.
Doctors Removed from Register
The NMC order specifically named four individuals. All four doctors were previously associated with Al-Falah University, a private institution based in Faridabad.
| Doctor’s Name | Registration Number |
|---|---|
| Dr. Muzaffar Ahmad | 14680/2017 |
| Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather | 15892/2019 |
| Dr. Muzamil Shakeel | 15130/2018 |
| Dr. Shaheen Saeed | 45961/2022 |
Legal Grounds for Removal
The NMC’s decision stems from FIRs filed under multiple provisions. These include the UAPA, the Explosive Substance Act, and the Arms Act. The commission also referenced specific clauses within the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. Directives from the Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council and the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council prompted the NMC’s action.
Impact on Medical Practice
With their names removed from the IMR, these four individuals are no longer permitted to practice medicine in India. They cannot hold any medical appointments or provide healthcare services.
The Red Fort Blast Investigation
The doctors originate from either Jammu and Kashmir or Uttar Pradesh. They face investigation for alleged involvement in a high-intensity blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. This incident occurred on Monday evening, November 10, 2023 , and resulted in 13 fatalities. Police reports indicate further investigation into the roles of individuals named in the FIRs.
Specific details from the ongoing inquiry include:
- Adeel Ahmad Rather : He was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities are investigating his alleged role in a Faridabad-based module reportedly handling explosives and weapons. He worked at Al-Falah University.
- Shaheen Saeed : Investigations are examining her professional association with Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie. Ganaie was also arrested in connection with the Delhi Red Fort blast. The NMC order specifically cited violations of medical ethics and professional conduct in her case.