Fraudulent Practices Unveiled: Lengthy Deception as a Medical Professional Revealed Through Patient's Tragic Demise
In Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, a case of deception unfolded at a hospital as a man, posing as doctor Brijraj Uike, was unmasked. The imposter, later identified as Satyendra Nishad, had been working in both private and government hospitals for years, thanks to a stolen identity and forged documents.
The intrigue began when Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, sought treatment for his ailing mother at the Marble City Hospital. With his mother's health deteriorating, doctors recommended ventilator support. However, hospital records later claimed that the family had refused the ventilator, a allegation strongly contested by Manoj.
Curious about the doctor's past, Manoj launched an investigation that led to an unsettling discovery - the man he had been trusting with his mother's life was not Dr Brijraj Uike. Instead, he was Satyendra Nishad, who had assumed a false identity to become a doctor.
Nishad had stolen the Class 12 marksheet and other documents of his school friend, the real Brijraj Uike, a painter from Katni. With these fraudulent papers, Nishad managed to secure admission into a medical college under the tribal quota in 2018 and subsequently cleared his medical entrance. He completed his MBBS, obtained Medical Council of India registration, and even pursued a super-specialty, all the while masquerading as Brijraj Uike.
Dr Sanjay Mishra, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Jabalpur, expressed concern over the incident, stating that every registered hospital must submit valid doctor credentials. However, the tampering found in the class 12 marksheet made it difficult to detect the fraudulent activities. Police action is now essential, he added.
The Omti police station took up the case and registered it under IPC sections related to fraud, forgery, impersonation, and misuse of reservation benefits. The investigation confirmed that the man treating patients was indeed Satyendra Nishad, who used forged documents to secure his medical courses. As of now, Nishad is evading arrest.
The alarming incident highlights the need for thorough verification of doctors' credentials to ensure patient safety and uphold the integrity of the medical profession.
- The disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, where a man posing as a doctor successfully hid his identity for years, raises concerns about the verification process in the medical-conditions and health-and-wellness sector, especially in light of the general-news about crime-and-justice that surrounds such cases.
- The deception that unfolded in a hospital in Bhopal, resulting in the unmasking of an imposter claiming to be doctor Brijraj Uike, underscores the importance of science-based approaches in maintaining the authenticity of medical records and credentials, ensuring a safe and ethical health-and-wellness environment for all.
