In a shocking case of medical fraud, Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a case against a man who allegedly posed as a British-trained cardiologist and caused the deaths of seven patients at a missionary hospital in Damoh. The accused, who went by the name Dr Narendra John Camm, is suspected to be Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, and is believed to have impersonated renowned UK-based cardiologist Professor John Camm.
Impersonation and Unauthorised Surgeries
According to officials, the accused conducted unauthorised angiographies and angioplasties without valid credentials at the Mission Hospital. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed late Sunday based on a complaint by Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) MK Jain, who stated that the individual lacked registration with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council (MPMC).
The FIR also noted discrepancies in the documents presented by the hospital, which claimed that the accused was registered with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council. However, no such record existed on the official portal.
Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Invoked
The police have invoked multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 315(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), and 3(5) — all related to fraud, forgery, misappropriation, and criminal conspiracy. Investigators revealed that the accused fabricated documents and used the identity of the real Prof. John Camm to deceive both patients and hospital authorities.
Hospital Manager Also Under Scanner
The hospital’s management has come under intense scrutiny. The manager of the Mission Hospital is being investigated for presenting unverified degree certificates and registration documents without proper authentication from any recognised medical body.
NHRC Team to Probe Deaths and Ayushman Bharat Misuse
Amid public outrage, a team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by member Priyank Kanoongo, has begun an on-ground probe in Damoh from April 7 to 9. The NHRC team will investigate the circumstances around the seven patient deaths, as well as the misuse of funds under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme.
“This case involves grave human rights violations and potential systemic negligence,” Kanoongo posted on social media platform X, urging families of victims and others with information to meet the team during their visit.
Hospital Tenure and Death Timeline Under Lens
Sources revealed that the impersonator had worked in the cardiology department from January to February 2025, during which multiple deaths occurred, reportedly due to incorrect or unsafe cardiac procedures. The Damoh District Collector Sudhir Kochar confirmed that a formal complaint had been received and investigations into the role of hospital management in shielding the fake doctor were ongoing.
This disturbing incident has raised serious concerns over hospital accountability, patient safety, and verification mechanisms in India’s healthcare system.
