In a shocking case of deception that spanned several years, a man in Madhya Pradesh, India, was exposed for posing as a doctor, following the death of a patient. The imposter, identified as Satyendra Nishad, had been practicing medicine under the stolen identity of Brijraj Uike, even working at both private and government hospitals.
The elaborate scheme began to unravel after Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, grew suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his mother's death at Marble City Hospital in Jabalpur. His mother was admitted to the hospital, and as her condition deteriorated, doctors reportedly suggested she needed ventilator support. However, the hospital's records later indicated that the family had refused the ventilator, a claim Manoj vehemently denies. This discrepancy, coupled with a general sense of unease, prompted Manoj to investigate the identity of the doctor who had been treating his mother.
His investigation revealed that "Dr. Brijraj Uike" was, in reality, Satyendra Nishad. Satyendra had stolen the Class 12 marksheet and other crucial documents from his school friend, the real Brijraj Uike, a painter from Katni. He then used these forged credentials to clear the medical entrance exam (NEET) and gain admission to medical college under the tribal quota in 2018. With the stolen identity, Satyendra completed his MBBS degree, obtained Medical Council of India (MCI) registration, and even pursued super-specialization. He then practiced at a government hospital for two years before transitioning to the private sector, all while masquerading as Brijraj Uike. The real Brijraj Uike, on the other hand, was living a modest life as a painter, unaware that his identity was being used to build a fraudulent medical career. Brijraj Uike stated he was shocked to learn that someone was using his name as a doctor after a patient had died and that he had reported his documents missing back in 2012.
City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Sonu Kurmi confirmed that a case has been registered against Satyendra Nishad, and a team has been formed to arrest him. Satyendra is currently absconding. The case has raised serious concerns about the loopholes in the system that allowed such a deception to persist for so long. It also highlights the potential dangers of inadequate verification processes in healthcare institutions.
This incident is not an isolated one. In a similar case, a man identified as N John Camm, also known as Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, was arrested for impersonating a qualified surgeon. He allegedly caused the deaths of seven patients at a hospital in Damoh. Camm had examined approximately 70 patients and performed 13 surgeries during his two-month tenure at the Mission Hospital. He was recruited through a Bhopal-based agency and was drawing a hefty salary of Rs 8 lakh per month. Investigations revealed that the medical registration number he provided was invalid, and the hospital had failed to verify his credentials properly.
These cases underscore the critical need for stringent verification processes and enhanced oversight in the healthcare sector to prevent unqualified individuals from practicing medicine and endangering patients' lives. They also serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from identity theft and fraud.
