IMA state president Dr. Zulfi Nuhu said that Unani method of treatment is just a myth. Zulfi Nuhu was responding to the news related to the death of director Siddique. In his Facebook post, he stated that Unani is a superstition and not scientific treatment.

He said that there were reports that Siddique was taking some Unani medicine regularly. He pointed out that many Unani medicines contained heavy metals that can damage the liver and kidneys.