Massive manhunt in MP for 'fake UK doctor' who caused 7 deaths after heart surgeries

NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a case against a “fake” cardiologist who allegedly caused the death of seven patients at a missionary hospital in Damoh. The accused, who reportedly posed as a British-trained heart specialist, has now been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, officials said on Monday.
The accused, who went by the name Dr Narendra John Camm, is suspected to be Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, and is accused of impersonating renowned UK-based cardiologist Professor John Camm to carry out unauthorised angiographies and angioplasties at the Mission Hospital.
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The First Information Report (FIR) was registered late Sunday night on the complaint of Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) MK Jain, who said the accused had no valid registration with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council (MPMC).
“The registration was neither displayed on his documents nor available on the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council’s official portal, despite the hospital presenting it as his issuing body,” the FIR noted. A medical team constituted by the district collector confirmed the documents were suspicious, and the hospital later informed authorities that Dr Camm had left the facility.
Police registered the case under newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 315(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), and 3(5) — related to fraud, forgery, misappropriation, and criminal conspiracy. Investigators say the accused not only fabricated documents but also posed as a UK-educated doctor, exploiting the name of the real Prof. John Camm.
NHRC team to inspect MP hospital to probe ‘fake UK doctor’ & 7 deaths
The hospital manager is also under scrutiny for presenting degree certificates and registration documents that lacked official verification numbers from any recognized university or council.
Amid growing outrage, a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team, led by member Priyank Kanoongo, will camp in Damoh from April 7 to 9 to conduct an on-ground investigation.
“This case involves seven untimely deaths and misuse of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme funds. The team will examine hospital officials, administrative departments, and any other persons concerned,” Kanoongo said in a post on X.
Victims’ families and others with relevant information have been asked to meet the NHRC team during their stay in Damoh.
Damoh Collector Sudhir Kochar confirmed that a formal complaint had been received and the matter is under active investigation. The real extent of the deaths, hospital negligence, and the possible role of hospital management in shielding the accused, are also being probed.
Sources said the accused had been associated with the cardiology department of the Mission Hospital between January and February this year, and several deaths occurred during that period, allegedly due to inappropriate cardiac procedures.