Vikas Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 22 March 2025
In a significant move to protect public health, the authorities has launched a crackdown on Ayurveda quacks operating out of makeshift tents in various parts of Sri Vijaya Puram. These quacks, often arriving in groups, set up temporary operations across the city, offering dubious treatments for a range of diseases — including conditions that mainstream medical science considers untreatable.
This troubling trend has been recurring in the city, where these fraudulent practitioners operate for a brief period before packing up and returning to the mainland. Their so-called remedies, which lack any form of quality control or regulatory approval, pose serious health risks to unsuspecting residents who fall prey to their false promises.
Nicobar Times had previously highlighted the menace of these Ayurveda quacks, leading to a temporary decline in their activities. However, a fresh wave of quacks resurfaced recently, setting up shop in different areas of the city.
In a recent operation, Nicobar Times witnessed officials from the Deputy Commissioner Office, accompanied by police personnel, dismantling a tent near Joggers Park where one such Ayurveda quack was operating.
The prompt action is commendable, as it aims to safeguard public health and prevent islanders from falling victim to these fraudulent practices. By taking decisive steps, the administration has sent a strong message that such illegal operations will not be tolerated in Sri Vijaya Puram.