Alleged fake Ayurveda practitioner 'Therapist Jay' under investigation in Dimapur

DIMAPUR — A person named Md Babul Ali, more popularly known as ‘Therapist Jay,’ is under police scrutiny following allegations of practicing Ayurveda without valid qualifications.

An FIR was lodged against him on July 9 at West Police Station, Dimapur, by ‘Max Naga’, administrator of the Common Public Platform.

Following the complaint, Max Naga and Dr. Imlikumba, from the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), met with the chief medical officer (CMO) at District Hospital Dimapur on Friday and submitted a copy of the FIR.

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Speaking to media at the CMO’s office, Dr. Imlikumba revealed that the health department has formed a committee to investigate Ali’s qualifications.

He stated that discrepancies were found in the course documents submitted by Ali, which prompted the department to initiate a review.

“He claims to cure all ailments except cancer, tumours, and HIV and AIDS—but is clearly violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act and the Indian Consumer Protection Act, 2019,” Dr. Imlikumba said. “He's misleading the public and evading legal provisions.”

He added that operating a clinic requires a trade license followed by registration under the Health Registration Act—requirements Ali has allegedly failed to meet.

Dr. Imlikumba also raised concerns about the legitimacy of the training and certificates being issued by Ali.

“Who has given him the authority to teach and certify others? That’s a major question,” he said, further questioning the nature of health camps conducted by Ali in various parts of Nagaland.

According to the FIR, Ali has been training employees and issuing “appreciation certificates” to help them open massage centres, while charging the public exorbitant fees for treatment.

The FIR accuses Ali of advertising “magical remedies” for ailments such as gall bladder and urinary stones—practices that pose potential health risks.

The complaint further alleges that Ali has been running the ‘Therapist Jay Ayurveda Centre’ with a fake diploma from a purported three-month course, operating from a location opposite Nuton Basti Gate in Dimapur.

The FIR questions whether Ali is qualified to run such a centre, as he is not a certified doctor and lacks a valid trade license. It also seeks clarification on whether his clinic is registered under the Nagaland Clinical Registration Act, which mandates all medical facilities in the state to register.

‘Max Naga’ urged the authorities to verify Ali’s educational qualifications—including his claimed Ayurveda and Panchakarma training—and investigate the legality of the medical camps he is conducting. He also called for verification of any licenses or registrations under which the centre operates.

The FIR also points out inconsistencies in Ali’s educational background, stating he has claimed to be a Class 9 pass without any supporting documentation.

It also claimed that his clinic lacks a trade license from Dimapur Municipal Corporation and is not registered under the Nagaland Clinical Registration Act.