DAMOH, April 8, 2025 — The arrest of N John Camm, also known as Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector, as investigators unravel a complex case involving alleged medical impersonation, patient deaths, and fraudulent credentials.
Camm, who was recently apprehended by police in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of performing unauthorized surgeries at Mission Hospital in Damoh, where seven of the 13 patients he operated on reportedly died. Now, police are facing a greater challenge: verifying Camm’s audacious claims of having conducted over 15,000 complex cardiac procedures over three decades—a figure that, if proven false, could expose a nationwide trail of medical malpractice.
“He has admitted that most of his certificates are forged,” confirmed Damoh SP Shrut Kirti Somavanshi. “We are currently verifying his academic claims, including an MBBS degree purportedly obtained from the University of North Bengal in 1996.”
Camm was employed at Mission Hospital with a staggering salary of ₹8 lakh per month, recruited through a Bhopal-based agency. However, neither the agency nor the hospital verified his credentials with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council, a statutory requirement for medical practice in the state. Documents submitted by the accused lacked essential registration details.
A Web of Deception
A comprehensive online profile, now under scrutiny, portrayed Camm as an internationally trained expert in interventional cardiology, citing affiliations with prestigious institutions such as St. George’s Hospital, London, and RFUMS, Chicago. He allegedly held memberships from the British Cardiac Society and the American College of Cardiology, and claimed editorial roles with renowned journals like the British Medical Journal and the International Journal of Cardiology.
However, police investigations have already discredited one of the cornerstone claims: the registration number attributed to the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council was found to be fraudulent, and Camm’s name is missing from the council’s database.
“If he is not an MBBS, it’s evident that he acquired medical knowledge through unofficial and possibly illegal means,” said a senior investigating officer.
Authorities are now cross-referencing hospital records from across the country to trace past employment stints and identify any unreported patient fatalities that may be linked to Camm.
Triggering the Investigation
The case came to light following a complaint by Dr. M K Jain, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Damoh. Dr. Jain flagged concerns about Camm performing angiographies and angioplasties without requisite medical council registration. A three-member investigative panel—including Dr. Vishal Shukla, Dr. Vikrant Singh Chauhan, and Dr. Jain himself—was formed under the directive of the District Collector.
Their probe revealed glaring inconsistencies in Camm’s submitted documentation, absence of valid registration, and troubling evidence of patient deaths following his procedures. Notably, the accused vanished from both the hospital and his accommodation on February 12, days before the allegations surfaced publicly.
Adding to the mystery, police are now probing a possible link between Camm and a previous arrest of a man named Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav in Telangana, for alleged fraud.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Camm will be produced before the local court in Damoh on Tuesday evening for judicial remand and further interrogation. He faces charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with violations of the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council Act, including:
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Section 318(4): Endangering human life by negligence
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Section 338: Causing grievous hurt by acts endangering life or personal safety
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Section 336(3): Acts endangering the safety of others
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Section 340(2): Forgery for the purpose of cheating
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Section 3(5): Fraudulent representation
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Section 24 (MP Medical Council Act): Practicing medicine without valid registration
Wider Implications
This case has triggered widespread public outrage and highlighted glaring loopholes in the recruitment and verification practices of private healthcare institutions. As the investigation widens, authorities are urging hospitals across India to conduct internal audits to identify any similar instances of credential fraud.
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