A Strange Clinic

Kamini Khatoon lives in Amroha, a small town near Delhi. She was suffering from body ache for many years. Khatoon consulted doctors, visited hospitals, tried allopathic and homeopathic medicines. She even travelled to sufi dargahs. The pain did not leave. Then someone suggested visiting Rahat Open Surgery, an open-air clinic under the shadow of Jama Masjid in Delhi.
Mohd. Gyas is a kind 70-year-old man. The genial hakeem made Khatoon stand in the sun for 20 minutes. Later, his son, Iqbal Bhai, tied her left leg with a strip of cloth, took out a brand-new Topaz blade, made a cut on her foot, and let the blood rush out. The next morning the son did the same to her left arm. Again she had to first stand in the sun–apparently to make the blood flow more easily. The next day it was the leg’s turn again. Then arm. Leg. Arm. Leg. The silsila continued for a few days each month. Khatoon now claims the pain has disappeared. It’s magic.

Body ache may sound like a rather vague ailment. Mr. Gyas showed me the testimonial of a woman from Canada who says her blood cancer was cured here. In gratitude, she donated iron benches for his patients.

But how does the hakeem do it? “Impure blood is the root of all ailments. Get rid of it and you are well again,” says Mr. Gyas proffering several diaries filled with similar testimonials by grateful patients from all over (Egypt, Canada, Japan…) who say they were cured of everything from headaches to blood sugar…creaky knees…dicky tickers.

Although he started his professional life as spare car parts salesman Mr. Gyas has been bleeding patients for the past 25 years and says it runs in his, well, you know… He learned the skill from his grandfather. Since he is suffering from Parkinson’s, it is now his son who handles the actual treatment. A strange tradition is being handed over to the new generation.

[I wanted to ask Mr. Gyas if he could cure Parkinson's with this bloody method but I restrained in respect]

Where Near Dargah Hare Bhare Shah, Gate No. 2, Jama Masjid (9899150523) Timings 9am-12.30pm Charge Rs 30 per sitting

What illness, madame?

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

Aunty, don’t be scared

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

Bleed me, heal me

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

Bleed me more

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

The aftermath

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

Blood Letting in Old Delhi

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4 Responses to A Strange Clinic

  1. Manas Shaikh says:

    In despair, people do what not!

  2. sameen says:

    Absolutely repulsive and despairing.
    I can tell you a better way to get cured minus the pain. Pray to God. Actually faith heals.

  3. Nilofer says:

    Agreed, all its despair, but can it really cure blood cancer?
    If so, it can be very helpful!!!

  4. Jay says:

    I have tried and it works. One needs to have faith then go for it. If there is no faith, there is no point in going there. I have see people coming there from far away and went back with positive results..God bless them all

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