Mid-day’s two back-to-back reports on crooks duping desperate people of lakhs by offering ayurvedic cures for cancer and other diseases has caught the attention of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He has ordered the police to conduct a thorough probe into the racket.
 
On Monday, the Mumbai police took note of mid-day’s expose and deputed a team to investigate. On Tuesday, Fadnavis said, “I will ask the health department to look into the issue and take strict action.” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Dr Pravin Mundhe also met mid-day reporters Diwakar Sharma and Shirish Vaktania on Tuesday to understand how the gang of thugs operate. He also sought evidence the reporters have gathered so far.

Dr Mundhe has appointed Sub Inspector Amit Kadam of Bhoiwada police station to enquire into the matter and take legal action, if required, against the thugs. The officer has also urged citizens to beware of such crooks and requested the victims to lodge complaints.