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More skeletons tumble out in case of fake Dr John Camm: His last 5 patients died the day he operated on them

Madhya Pradesh Assembly told that the hospital did not inform the government about appointing the accused. He fled after conducting 12 angioplasty procedures.

More skeletons tumble in case of fake Dr John Camm: His last 5 patients died the day he operated on them

UK-based cardiologist Dr John Camm (left) and his impersonator (right).

The last five patients referred to Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who is accused of impersonating UK-based cardiologist Dr John Camm, died on the day he conducted procedures on them, according to inspection records presented before the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.

Yadav, who went by the name Narendra John Camm, was accused of medical malpractice after several people said their relatives died following an angioplasty procedure administered by him. He was arrested in Uttar Pradesh in April and is currently under judicial custody.

According to the records, the accused performed angioplasty procedures on a total of 12 patients at Mission Hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh. Three of them died after the procedure, and two during it. All five died on the day they underwent the procedure.

The first of his total of 12 procedures took place on January 2, this year, and the last on February 11, before he resigned and left the hospital premises, allegedly with a portable echo machine.

According to records, the last five patients on whom Yadav conducted the procedure before his resignation had all died. The first of them was Raheesa Begum, 63, who received treatment on January 15. She was followed by Israel Khan, 75, on January 17; Buddha Ahirwar, 67, on January 25; Mangal Singh Rajput, 65, on February 2; and Satyendra Singh Rathore, 51, on February 11.

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Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla told the Assembly that the hospital had not informed the concerned government officials about Yadav’s appointment “as per regulatory provisions”, and that no inspection had taken place during his time at the hospital. Shukla was responding to a question put forward by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar.

“From 14/06/2022 to 04/12/2024, Mission Hospital, Damoh, was periodically inspected by the inspection team ordered by the Chief Medical and Health Officer, Damoh. During this period, Dr Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, alias Narendra John Camm, was not working at Mission Hospital, Damoh,” Shukla said in his response.

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The appointment of “Dr Narendra John Camm at Mission Hospital, Damoh, was made on 03/01/2025, and the information regarding this appointment was not provided to the then Chief Medical and Health Officer (Supervisory Authority, Madhya Pradesh Nursing Homes and Clinical Establishments (Registration and Licensing) Act), Damoh, as per regulatory provisions”.

Therefore, Yadav’s qualifications and degree “could not be verified by the supervisory authority or any other authorised officer”, the Assembly was told.

The Assembly was also told that action was taken against the top medical officers of Damoh district over alleged negligence.

Anand Mohan J

Anand Mohan J is an award-winning Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently leading the bureau’s coverage of Madhya Pradesh. With a career spanning over eight years, he has established himself as a trusted voice at the intersection of law, internal security, and public policy. Based in Bhopal, Anand is widely recognized for his authoritative reporting on Maoist insurgency in Central India. In late 2025, he provided exclusive, ground-level coverage of the historic surrender of the final Maoist cadres in Madhya Pradesh, detailing the backchannel negotiations and the "vacuum of command" that led to the state being declared Maoist-free. Expertise and Reporting Beats Anand’s investigative work is characterized by a "Journalism of Courage" approach, holding institutions accountable through deep-dive analysis of several key sectors: National Security & Counter-Insurgency: He is a primary chronicler of the decline of Naxalism in the Central Indian corridor, documenting the tactical shifts of security forces and the rehabilitation of surrendered cadres. Judiciary & Legal Accountability: Drawing on over four years of experience covering Delhi’s trial courts and the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Anand deconstructs complex legal rulings. He has exposed critical institutional lapses, including custodial safety violations and the misuse of the National Security Act (NSA). Wildlife Conservation (Project Cheetah): Anand is a leading reporter on Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park. He has provided extensive coverage of the biological and administrative hurdles of rewilding Namibian and South African cheetahs, as well as high-profile cases of wildlife trafficking. Public Health & Social Safety: His recent investigative work has uncovered systemic negligence in public services, such as contaminated blood transfusions causing HIV infections in thalassemia patients and the human cost of the fertilizer crisis affecting rural farmers. Professional Background Tenure: Joined The Indian Express in 2017. Locations: Transitioned from the high-pressure Delhi City beat (covering courts, police, and labor issues) to his current role as a regional lead in Madhya Pradesh. Notable Investigations: * Exposed the "digital arrest" scams targeting entrepreneurs. Investigated the Bandhavgarh elephant deaths and the impact of kodo millet fungus on local wildlife. Documented the transition of power and welfare schemes (like Ladli Behna) in Madhya Pradesh governance. Digital & Professional Presence Author Profile: Anand Mohan J at Indian Express Twitter handle: @mohanreports ... Read More

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