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He wasn’t the man he claimed to be. For months, patients in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district entrusted their lives to a man posing as a top UK cardiologist—Dr N John Camm. They believed they were being treated by one of the world’s leading heart specialists.
However, by the time the truth about his false identity emerged, it was too late for at least seven patients, as the man had performed 15 heart surgeries under false pretences. The revelations have left behind shattered families who lost their loved ones during treatment in the hospital.
As the tragedy unfolds, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has stepped in, launching a full-scale investigation to uncover the truth behind the deadly medical malpractice case. Here’s what we know so far.
Forged credentials, fake surgeries
The man behind the mask was Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who assumed the identity of Dr N John Camm—a London-based cardiologist.
Using this false identity, Yadav allegedly “used forged credentials to secure employment and conduct complex heart procedures” at a Mission Hospital in Damoh. The shocking details were brought to light by Deepak Tiwari, president of the city’s Child Welfare Committee, who claimed that Yadav used fake credentials to operate on patients without proper qualifications.
In a span of just three months—from December 2024 to February 2025—Yadav reportedly carried out at least 15 heart surgeries. Tragically, seven patients didn’t survive, either dying during the procedure or shortly after.
One of the victims was 63-year-old Raheesa, who was admitted to Mission Hospital on January 13 after a heart attack. Her son, Nabi Qureshi, recounted that she underwent angiography the next day and an angioplasty on January 16. However, during the procedure, she suffered a massive heart attack and was placed on ventilator support. She died soon after.
“We were told she died of a heart attack, so we didn’t go for a postmortem,” Nabi Qureshi told NDTV. “But we later learned from the media that a fake doctor was operating on patients. No one from the hospital or the administration has even spoken to us till now.”
Another case came from Jitendra Singh of Patera. His father, Mangal Singh, was admitted to the hospital on February 4 for what appeared to be a gas-related issue. The doctor performed an angiography and suggested immediate heart surgery.
“He died within hours of the surgery,” Singh told NDTV. “Doctors were unavailable before and after the operation. They asked us to buy a Rs 8,000 injection but never administered it.”
As more such tragic accounts emerged, Tiwari, who is also a resident of Jabalpur Naka, filed a formal complaint. He alleged that a completely unauthorised individual was performing critical heart procedures within the hospital’s cardiology department.
The complaint also revealed that Yadav may have a history of controversies and rarely stays at any one location for long. According to Tiwari, he frequently moves from one hospital to another, raising serious questions about his credibility and intent.
What’s next?
The shocking allegations have now led to an official probe by the National Human Rights Commission, which is looking into the actions by the fake doctor, who has been missing since a complaint was filed against him.
As per NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo, a team will visit Damoh from April 7 to 9 to conduct an investigation into the matter. They will also examine the institution and persons mentioned in the complaint, including administrative officials.
According to the complaint, “The hospital, reportedly empanelled under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, has also allegedly misused government funds.”
Damoh Collector Sudhir Kochar also said that a special team has been formed to probe the matter, denying any comments on the matter until the investigation is complete.
With input from agencies
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