MP Police launch probe against 'fake' doctor who performed fatal heart surgeries

IANS April 7, 2025 153 views

A shocking medical fraud has emerged in Madhya Pradesh involving a fake doctor named Narendra Yadav who performed unauthorized cardiac surgeries. The Chief Medical and Health Officer filed a formal complaint after discovering the doctor was practicing without proper medical registration. Investigations reveal Yadav allegedly performed 15 surgeries, with seven patients losing their lives during these procedures. The National Human Rights Commission has now dispatched a team to investigate the extensive medical malpractice and potential criminal activities.

"Preliminary investigations revealed irregularities in the doctor's registration documents" - Dr. Mukesh Jain, CMHO
Bhopal, April 7: The authorities have launched a legal investigation into a doctor accused of conducting multiple cardiac surgeries, some of which allegedly resulted in suspicious deaths.

Key Points

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Fake doctor performed 15 cardiac surgeries without valid medical registration

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Seven patients died during unauthorized procedures

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Police file FIR under multiple legal sections

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National Human Rights Commission launches separate investigation

Late Sunday night, an official complaint was filed by Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Mukesh Jain against the doctor, identified as Narendra Yadav, who also made himself popular in Damoh district as Dr N. John Camm.

The police registered an FIR under various provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS) sections 318, 338, 336, and 341(1), as well as section 24 of the MP Medical Council Act, 1987, confirmed a senior police officer speaking to IANS.

Dr Jain personally visited the police station around midnight on Sunday to present a formal application accusing Dr Yadav of fraudulent practices, the police officer said.

According to the complaint, Dr Yadav allegedly performed angiography and angioplasty procedures at a private hospital, despite not being registered with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council, which is a mandatory requirement for practicing medicine in the state.

Preliminary investigations revealed irregularities in the doctor's registration documents, which appear questionable upon initial review. Furthermore, the Hospital where the surgeries were performed has not furnished any documentation to validate his credentials, Dr Jain said in his complaint and report.

Reportedly, Dr Yadav aka N. John Camm performed 15 cardiac surgeries, and of these, seven patients died.

The matter was escalated to the Superintendent of Police in Damoh, urging action in accordance with legal protocols. On Sunday night, the police filed a case against Dr Yadav and others based on evidence in the report and application filed by Dr Jain, citing multiple violations under the stated sections of law.

Investigative proceedings are underway.

Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission has reportedly dispatched a team to Damoh to probe the allegations. Earlier allegations assert that his real name is "Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav", and he falsely claimed to have undergone professional training in London. In a complaint to the Human Rights Commission, it was alleged that he impersonated the identity of prominent UK-based cardiologist Professor John Camm to deceive patients and bolster his credibility.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely horrifying! How could someone get away with performing heart surgeries without proper credentials? 😱 The system needs stricter verification processes to prevent such frauds.
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Priya M.
My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones. This is beyond negligence - it's criminal. Hope justice is served swiftly.
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Amit S.
While this case is terrible, we should also look at why patients trusted him. Maybe there's a shortage of qualified cardiologists in the area that needs addressing?
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Sunita R.
Impersonating a UK doctor is next level fraud! The hospital should be held equally responsible for not verifying his credentials properly.
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Vikram J.
The article mentions 15 surgeries with 7 deaths - that's a 46% mortality rate! Any qualified doctor would have raised red flags much earlier. This shows complete failure at multiple levels.
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Neha P.
I hope this leads to nationwide verification of all practicing doctors. We need a centralized database where patients can check credentials before treatment. Stay safe everyone!

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Fake Doctor Medical Fraud Madhya Pradesh Narendra Yadav John Camm Healthcare Scandal
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