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If the allegations are proved, the health department will initiate action, including registering an FIR with the police,” he told TOI . Udupi: Health department has ordered an inquiry into social media claims that diseases can be cured through ‘touch healing’, warning that police action could follow if the allegations are found to be true. “The person has allegedly made a false claim. We are awaiting the report. The officer will conduct a spot inspection and verify the person’s background. Download the TOI App.
The DHO directed the THO to conduct an inquiry through a team constituted under Section 21(1) of the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (Amendment) Act and submit a report within a week.
In his directive, the DHO said the complainant alleged that the individual was propagating the claims without any medical degree, accreditation or scientific basis. Udupi district health officer (DHO) Dr Basavaraj Hubballi has directed the taluk health officer (THO) to investigate the allegations, take action if warranted and submit a report within seven days. The complaint was filed by Mangaluru-based social worker and social media influencer Deepu Shettigar against a person from Shankarpura who allegedly made such claims on Facebook . “The person has been falsely propagating on Facebook that diseases can be cured through touching or physical contact. The complainant has stated that, without any medical degree, accreditation or scientific basis, he is misleading the public,” the order stated.