Fake Doctor Arrested After Patient Deaths
In a shocking case from India, police have apprehended Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, a man accused of impersonating a British cardiologist and performing surgeries that allegedly resulted in the deaths of seven patients. Yadav, who operated under the alias Dr. N John Camm, is facing serious charges including fraud and forgery. Authorities are investigating his medical credentials, which are suspected to be forged, as he has denied all allegations against him.
Allegations of Medical Malpractice
Yadav, 53, worked as a cardiologist at a missionary hospital in Madhya Pradesh for a brief period. He is accused of conducting surgeries that led to the deaths of seven patients, including 45 angioplasty procedures. The case first emerged in February when a local child welfare committee raised concerns about the deaths, prompting district officials to investigate his qualifications. Deepak Tiwari, president of the committee, noted that suspicions arose after they discovered Yadav had prior cases against him in multiple states.
Following the investigation, it was revealed that Yadav had abruptly left his position at the hospital earlier in the month and had gone missing. He was eventually arrested in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday evening. The district police chief, Shrut Kirti Somvanshi, confirmed that Yadav had worked on a total of 64 cases, raising serious concerns about his medical practices.
Legal Actions and Hospital Response
Just hours before his arrest, Yadav sent a legal notice demanding 50 million rupees (approximately $582,985) from several individuals and publishers, claiming they falsely accused him of impersonating another cardiologist. The Mission Hospital in Damoh, where he was employed, stated they had no knowledge of his alleged fraudulent credentials. A hospital official remarked that Yadav had performed well in his role and was perceived as a credible professional.
The investigation into Yadav’s background revealed inconsistencies in his claimed qualifications. Police are scrutinizing his medical degrees, which reportedly lack essential details such as a unique registration number. The hospital’s management expressed surprise at the allegations, emphasizing that no one had suspected Yadav of being a fake doctor.
History of Controversies
This is not the first time Yadav’s credentials have come under scrutiny. In a 2019 blog post, he claimed to have trained in the UK under the real Prof. A John Camm and to have worked at St George’s Hospital. However, public records indicate that he registered multiple companies in the UK under his name, later changing it to Dr. Narendra John Camm. In 2023, a fact-checker raised concerns about his credentials after he allegedly created a social media account impersonating the real Prof. Camm, who later clarified that he was being impersonated.
Yadav’s past includes several legal troubles, including a 2019 arrest for allegedly abducting a British doctor he had invited to work with him. Additionally, he faced a five-year ban from practicing medicine in India due to professional misconduct in 2014. Records also show he was charged with fraud and cheating in 2013, although a court stayed the complaint against him. The ongoing investigation continues to uncover more about Yadav’s dubious medical career.
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