THRISSUR: Mohanan Vaidyar, the person who claims to be a naturopath, was arrested on Wednesday for offering fake treatment for COVID-19. The arrest was made soon after a raid conducted at his Ayurveda treatment centre at Pattikad in Thrissur.

According to reports, the raid was conducted by the health department and police after they received information that Mohanan Vaidyar was offering treatment for coronavirus infection. According to health department officials, Mohanan Vaidyar does not have a license to treat patients or provide medications. He has been charged under non-bailable sections.