Nashik Police Expose Illegal Mobile Diagnostic Operation; Doctor Detained
Nashik
A doctor in Nashik was detained after police found a portable diagnostic machine inside a car, uncovering an unauthorized mobile medical setup.
Nashik, Maharashtra — November 25, 2025 – Police in Nashik intercepted a car in the Indiranagar area and uncovered an unauthorized mobile diagnostic setup operating with a portable scanning machine. Officers acted on specific information and stopped the vehicle, where they found the machine along with a doctor identified as Balasaheb Patil from Chalisgaon. He was detained for using medical equipment outside approved facilities and without proper registration under regulatory norms.
Authorities said the diagnostic device was being used in a manner that violated established guidelines, raising serious concerns about unregulated medical practices. The machine was found installed in the vehicle in a way that indicated it was being operated privately, away from any licensed clinic or permitted location. Portable devices of this kind require strict documentation, monitoring and authorised use, none of which were in place.
Police have also filed a case against the supplier responsible for providing the portable machine, noting that the sale and distribution of such equipment must follow exact procedures laid out by health regulations. Investigators believe the equipment reached the user without proper checks, prompting a wider review of how such devices are bought, sold and transported.
The incident has highlighted a growing challenge for health regulators, who say that portable medical devices are increasingly being misused for unofficial services. These unregistered activities bypass safety protocols, create risks for patients and undermine attempts to maintain ethical and transparent medical practices. Officials point out that mobile operations, in particular, are harder to track because they avoid the scrutiny applied to authorised clinics.
Police are now examining whether more people were involved. They are reviewing digital records, communication trails and possible links to individuals who may have facilitated appointments or arranged access to clients. If further violations are confirmed, additional charges may follow. The detained doctor could face firm legal and professional consequences, including suspension of his licence.
Residents in the area said they had no idea such an operation was being conducted from a regular-looking vehicle parked or moving around their locality. Police have urged the public to stay aware and avoid engaging with any medical service that operates without visible authorisation, registration certificates or adherence to standard procedures. Citizens have been encouraged to report unusual activity involving vehicles carrying medical equipment or offering diagnostic services outside recognised facilities.
Health authorities are now considering a tighter review of portable diagnostic machines across Nashik. Regulators may introduce additional checkpoints for suppliers, enforce stronger documentation requirements and initiate more frequent inspections of registered clinics to ensure machines are not being transported or used improperly.
This case serves as a reminder that advanced medical tools, when misused, can create serious gaps in health safety and accountability. Police have stated they will intensify similar operations in the coming weeks, particularly in areas where unlicensed medical activity is known to shift locations to avoid detection. The swift action in Nashik is being seen as a message that such unauthorized setups will face strict enforcement going forward.
