Bilaspur, India — The local police have secured a one-day judicial remand for Dr. Narendra John Camm, a man facing serious accusations in connection with multiple patient deaths. The remand was granted following a court hearing where police sought an extension until Monday, but were only awarded a day for further interrogation.
Dr. Camm, also known as Narendra Yadav, was arrested in Madhya Pradesh while serving time at a penitentiary. His case has gained attention due to his alleged role in the death of Rajendra Prasad Shukla, a former Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly. Shukla passed away after undergoing surgery at a private hospital in Bilaspur in 2006.
The Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajnesh Singh, stated that Yadav was taken into custody from the Damoh district jail and transported to Bilaspur after obtaining the necessary court orders from both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Shukla, a prominent political figure and Congress legislator, died under controversial circumstances. His son, Pradeep Shukla, recently filed a complaint alleging malpractice involving Yadav during his father’s surgical procedure.
“In 2006, my father underwent heart surgery and was placed on a ventilator for 18 days before being declared dead,” Pradeep Shukla recounted. He expressed frustration over the financial burden incurred by the hospital, which reportedly received 2 million rupees from the government for his father’s treatment.
The Bilaspur police have been directed to investigate the claims against Yadav, particularly concerning culpable homicide and forgery related to his medical credentials. Authorities alleged that his qualifications are counterfeit and that he is not recognized by the Medical Council of India or the Chhattisgarh Medical Council, raising serious questions about his eligibility to practice medicine.
Concerns regarding Yadav’s medical practices intensified after the National Human Rights Commission received complaints linking him to seven deaths at Mission Hospital in Damoh. It has been reported that he conducted surgeries under the guise of treating severe cardiac conditions without legitimate authorization.
As investigations unfold, a specialized police team has been formed to delve into Yadav’s past operations and the circumstances that led to the tragic outcomes. The allegations against him paint a troubling picture of medical negligence, deception, and systemic failures in oversight that have left several families mourning their loved ones.