D Narendra Yadav, also known as Narendra John Camm, the alleged fake cardiologist arrested in connection with the deaths of seven patients following botched heart surgeries, claimed on Thursday that he is the target of a “big conspiracy.” Speaking briefly to reporters outside a local court, Yadav insisted that his degrees were genuine and that the truth would be revealed after the investigation concludes.
“A big conspiracy has been hatched against me. My documents (degrees) are real, which you will come to know after the investigations draw to a close. Wait for a while,” Yadav was quoted as saying by PTI while being escorted by police.
Yadav was produced in court at the end of his police remand, which was extended by another day by Chief Judicial Magistrate Riya Singh. The accused has been in custody since his arrest on April 7 from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Fake Credentials, Real Tragedy
According to investigators, while Yadav possessed a legitimate MBBS degree, he had forged his post-graduate credentials and other documents to pose as a trained cardiologist. He is accused of conducting surgeries at Mission Hospital in Damoh without the necessary qualifications, resulting in the deaths of at least seven patients.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received a complaint about the suspicious deaths, prompting a deeper probe that led to Yadav’s arrest. Authorities allege that he performed complex cardiac procedures despite lacking the proper medical training, endangering and ultimately claiming the lives of unsuspecting patients.
Legal Proceedings Underway
An FIR was registered against Yadav under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 315(4) for dishonest misappropriation, Section 338 for forgery, Section 336(3) for creating or altering documents with fraudulent intent, Section 340(2) for forged electronic records, and Section 3(5) for joint criminal liability when an act is committed with shared intent.
Yadav’s lawyer, Sachin Nayak, opposed the extension of the police remand and said that his client had already been in custody for nearly two weeks. He added that they would approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court to seek bail.
As the investigation continues, the families of the deceased victims await justice while questions mount over the hospital’s oversight and the safeguards in place to prevent such tragic lapses in medical accountability.
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