“Posing as a Doctor, Living a Lie: Patient’s Death Unmasks Years-Long Medical Fraud in Madhya Pradesh”
In a shocking case that reads like a real-life thriller, a man in Madhya Pradesh lived a double life as a doctor for years—until the tragic death of a patient exposed his web of lies.
The truth began to unravel at Marble City Hospital in Jabalpur, where Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, had admitted his ailing mother. As her condition deteriorated, doctors reportedly suggested ventilator support. But after her passing, the hospital records stated the family had refused the ventilator—something Manoj vehemently denied. Alarmed by the inconsistencies, he began investigating the background of the doctor who had treated his mother.
What he discovered was startling. The man posing as Dr. Brijraj Uike was not a doctor at all—but Satyendra Nishad, a fraud who had stolen the identity of his school friend, the real Brijraj Uike, a painter from Katni.
“I was shocked when I heard a patient died and my name was being used,” said the real Brijraj, who had reported his documents missing way back in 2012. Those very documents—his Class 12 marksheet and other certificates—were later used by Satyendra to gain admission to a medical college under the tribal quota in 2018.
With the stolen identity, Satyendra cleared the NEET entrance exam, completed his MBBS, secured registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI), pursued a super-specialisation, and went on to work in both government and private hospitals—treating patients for years as a fake doctor.
Dr. Sanjay Mishra, Chief Medical and Health Officer of Jabalpur, admitted that while hospitals are required to verify doctor credentials, it’s nearly impossible to catch forgeries when the fraudulent documents begin right from the school level. “Police action is now essential,” he stated.
The case is currently being handled by Omti police station under serious charges, including fraud, forgery, impersonation, and misuse of reservation benefits.
City Superintendent of Police, Sonu Kurmi, confirmed that the accused, Satyendra Nishad, is on the run. A police team has been formed to trace and arrest him.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the medical and law enforcement communities, raising serious concerns over the vetting processes of medical professionals and the potential dangers such frauds pose to public health and trust.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
