Madhya Pradesh Court Extends Remand of 'Impersonator' Cardiac Surgeon
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Synopsis
A Madhya Pradesh court has extended the police remand of Dr. Narendra Yadav, accused of performing fatal cardiac surgeries and impersonating cardiologists. His bail application has been denied as investigations into the tragic deaths of patients continue. The Chief Medical and Health Officer has also revoked the hospital's license.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Narendra Yadav accused of fatal surgeries.
- Court extends police remand for interrogation.
- Bail application denied twice.
- Accusations include impersonating cardiologists.
- Investigation ongoing into patient deaths.
Bhopal, 17 (NationPress) A court in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday prolonged the police remand of Dr. Narendra Yadav for an additional day.
Dr. Yadav is facing grave accusations of conducting lethal cardiac surgeries on numerous patients at Mission Hospital located in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.
During the court proceedings, his bail request was also denied.
“The court presided over by Chief Judicial Magistrate Sneha Singh granted the remand extension at the police's request for further interrogation. We intend to submit a new bail application in the session court on Friday under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. This section empowers High Courts and Sessions Courts to provide bail to accused parties in custody, while imposing necessary conditions,” stated Sachin Nayak, his legal representative, to IANS.
Previously, Dr. Yadav had sought bail under Section 480 of BNSS, which stipulates criteria for granting bail in cases involving non-bailable offenses. Nonetheless, his plea was rejected.
On Wednesday, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Damoh district revoked the license of Mission Hospital.
In earlier actions, a group of doctors and government officials sealed the catheter lab and additional facilities. Dr. Yadav is currently in police custody, accused of performing cardiac operations on fifteen patients, of whom seven died under suspicious circumstances.
The CMHO filed a report and complaint on April 6 at midnight in Damoh, asserting that the doctor lacked the essential qualifications to execute such procedures and surgeries.
A delegation from the National Human Rights Commission also visited Damoh, reportedly engaging with victims' families and other stakeholders.
Compounding the scandal, Dr. Yadav is alleged to have impersonated several European cardiologists, using the alias Dr. N John Camm.
Following the CMHO's report and complaint, the Damoh police lodged an FIR (First Information Report) and apprehended Dr. Yadav in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on April 7.
He was presented before the court on April 8, with an initial request for five days of police remand, which was approved.
On April 13, the remand was further extended by four days, culminating in the one-day extension on Thursday.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities aim to clarify the tragic deaths and the doctor's purported fraudulent activities.
