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NHRC Begins Investigation into Fake Cardiologist Case in Madhya Pradesh

The probe follows the deaths of seven patients at Mission Hospital, where Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav allegedly posed as a UK-based cardiologist and performed surgeries.

The person was using the name “Dr N John Camm”.
The arrest came on a day the police filed a first information report against the man – identified by the police as Narendra John Camm (HT Photo)
An injured person being shifted to a hospital after villagers attacked police personnel in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh. (Representative image)
A fake cardiologist was arrested after he allegedly killed 7 people in a hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh

Overview

  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an on-site investigation in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, starting April 7, into allegations of medical malpractice and misuse of government funds.
  • Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, accused of impersonating UK cardiologist Dr. N John Camm, performed at least a dozen surgeries at Mission Hospital between January and February 2025 before fleeing.
  • The hospital, part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, is under scrutiny for potential misuse of public healthcare funds and failure to verify medical credentials.
  • No arrests have been made, and both Yadav and the hospital head, Dr. Ajay Lal, are believed to have left the country, intensifying public outrage and demands for accountability.
  • Families of the seven deceased patients have alleged negligence and are calling for legal action against the hospital and the accused.