The Lotha Doctors Forum (LDF) has strongly condemned Albert P Lotha, who was caught falsely posing as an MBBS doctor and illegally treating patients at a medical hall in Dimapur.

“This appalling act of impersonation is not only a serious criminal offence but also a blatant threat to public health and safety. Upon careful verification, the Lotha Doctors Forum confirms that Mr. Albert P Lotha is not a qualified medical doctor, nor has he ever been affiliated with the Lotha Doctors Forum or its Dimapur unit,” stated a press release issued by the Forum on May 3.

It also mentioned that the accused held no medical registration or professional license and has fraudulently misled patients into trusting him with their health.

“What is equally alarming is his deliberate misuse of the Lotha tribal identity. It has come to our notice that Mr. Albert’s father is of Bengali origin and is married to a Lotha woman. While we uphold the dignity of inter-community families, it is entirely unacceptable for Mr. Albert to misrepresent himself as a full-fledged member of the Lotha community for personal gain. By falsely using the Lotha surname to cover his deceitful and illegal practices, Mr. Albert has deeply dishonoured both the medical profession and the Lotha community,” contended the Forum.

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It also considered such act as a betrayal of public trust, a grave violation of medical ethics, and a disgraceful stain on the community’s name. “Such fraudulent impersonation cannot be taken lightly and must be met with strict and exemplary action,” asserted the Forum urging the concerned authorities to initiate the strongest legal proceedings against Albert under all applicable section of laws and take urgent measures to prevent such impersonators from endangering public lives in the future.

The Forum also reaffirmed its commitment to uphold ethical medical practice, protecting the dignity of the Lotha community, and ensuring that such frauds are brought to justice without delay.