“KGMU Busts Alleged Fake Doctor Racket: 12th-Pass Youth Held for Impersonation and Targeting Medical Students”

Days after concerns surfaced over a separate controversy at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), the campus has uncovered another disturbing case — this time involving a young man allegedly posing as a doctor and attempting to draw students into a dubious network.

On Tuesday afternoon, the university administration, with the help of alert students, detained Hassam Ahmed, a 12th-pass youth who is accused of impersonating a medical professional.

According to officials, he had been using photographs of doctors — including those associated with the institution — as his WhatsApp display picture to appear credible while interacting with students.

KK Singh said the accused had been approaching medical students and presenting himself as someone connected with healthcare initiatives.

He allegedly invited them to participate in so-called “mohalla clinics” organised under the name of a foundation, claiming these were outreach programmes aimed at serving underprivileged communities.

What raised alarm, however, was what reportedly followed.

Students were allegedly offered opportunities such as training in cities like Delhi and even abroad, including the United States, promises that, according to the administration, appeared unrealistic and misleading.

Officials now suspect that these offers may have been part of a broader attempt to manipulate and influence vulnerable students.

The situation came to light about a week ago, when the administration received inputs that fake seals, forged letterheads, and unauthorised use of doctors’ identities linked to the university were being circulated.

An internal inquiry was quietly initiated, during which Hassam Ahmed’s role came under suspicion.

Acting on this, the administration devised a plan to call him to the campus under a pretext. Once he arrived, he was identified and detained with the assistance of students who had earlier interacted with him.

University authorities claim that a small group of students — including both male and female — had already come into contact with the accused and may have been influenced by his claims.

While officials have expressed concern, they have also emphasised that a detailed investigation is underway to verify the extent of the network and any possible involvement of others.

The accused, a resident of the Madiyav area in Lucknow, has been handed over to the police. Interrogation is ongoing, and authorities are working to establish whether he was acting alone or as part of a larger group.

For many on campus, the incident has been unsettling — not just because of the alleged deception, but because it involved the misuse of trust within an academic environment built on credibility and learning.

At its core, the episode serves as a reminder of how easily digital identities can be manipulated, and how important vigilance becomes — especially in institutions where young students are navigating both professional ambitions and personal choices.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on ensuring accountability, protecting students, and preventing such incidents from recurring.