Has Chhattisgarh Court Granted One-Day Police Remand for Controversial Doctor Narendra Yadav?

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Key Takeaways
- Dr. Narendra Yadav is under investigation for allegations of a fake degree.
- A one-day police remand has been granted for interrogation.
- Significant political reactions are emerging from the case.
- The investigation involves multiple legal sections under the IPC.
- Calls for accountability within the healthcare system are intensifying.
Raipur, May 2 (NationPress) A court in Chhattisgarh has placed the controversial physician, Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, under a one-day police remand. This decision was made following a hearing regarding his alleged involvement in a fake degree scandal at the Bilaspur court on Friday, where law enforcement initially requested an extension until Monday.
According to a senior police officer, “Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya, also referred to as N. John Camm, will face questioning during his remand by a specialized investigation team. A case has been filed against him under several IPC Sections, including 420, 466, 468, 471, 304, and 34.” He was presented to the Bilaspur court, which granted him only a single-day remand.
A dedicated team of investigators has been established, equipped with a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at uncovering how Dr. Yadav obtained his degree, the circumstances surrounding his employment at Apollo Hospital, and additional critical information, the officer stated.
Authorities are determined to uncover the reality of his qualifications and employment with the hospital.
Meanwhile, the case has taken a political dimension, with the opposition party, Congress, organizing a rally in Bilaspur.
The party has criticized law enforcement for failing to include the names of those responsible for Dr. Yadav's hiring in the FIR, which only mentions the Apollo Hospital management.
“Why haven’t police taken action against the individuals who recruited him? We demand the government hold accountable those responsible for his employment,” stated Vijay Kesharwani, Congress District President of Bilaspur, in an interview with IANS. However, investigation officer Neelesh Pandey clarified to IANS that no hospital staff members have been arrested yet.
He confirmed that the inquiry is ongoing and assured that once those accountable for hiring Dr. Yadav are identified, appropriate legal actions will follow.
Dr. Yadav, whose alias N. John Camm remains ambiguous, faces serious allegations from the family of the late Rajendra Prasad Shukla, a former Speaker of both the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Assemblies.
After completing his Madhya Pradesh police remand, he remained in judicial custody until May 1 at Damoh Jail as legal processes progress regarding his involvement in a burgeoning medical scandal.
The controversy initially emerged in Chhattisgarh when Dr. Pradeep Shukla, son of the deceased Assembly Speaker, lodged complaints against both Dr. Yadav and the management at Apollo Hospital.
The case originated in 2006 when former Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Rajendra Prasad Shukla was admitted to Apollo Hospital.
He unfortunately passed away after 18 days of treatment allegedly conducted by Dr. Yadav, according to claims made by his son in a police report.
Adding fuel to the scandal are revelations concerning the dubious deaths of seven heart patients at Mission Hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.
This investigation has highlighted Dr. Yadav's fraudulent medical credentials, resulting in heightened scrutiny and calls for justice.