Jabalpur: Fake Doctor Siblings Allegedly Kill Patient
A man died in Jabalpur after receiving injections from unqualified siblings posing as doctors. Police have arrested the brother and are searching for the sister.
A tragic incident in Jabalpur has exposed a dangerous medical scam where a brother and sister allegedly posed as doctors, leading to the death of an 18-year-old patient. The local police have arrested the brother, Satish Sahu, while a manhunt has been launched to find his sister, Sarita Sahu, who is believed to be the owner of the facility where the incident occurred.
The Fatal Treatment
The victim, Shekhar Chaudhary, a resident of Jhangra village, was rushed to Ashwani Hospital in Belkhaḍu after experiencing sudden and severe stomach pain late on the night of October 2. According to police reports, Satish Sahu allegedly administered nine different injections to the teenager over a four-hour period.
While the patient initially seemed to find some relief, his condition took a turn for the worse the following day. His family, noticing continued irritation and intense pain, returned him to the hospital for further care. It was during this second visit, after Satish Sahu reportedly administered an IV drip mixed with more injections, that Shekhar Chaudhary passed away.
Investigation Uncovers Medical Fraud
Following a formal complaint from the grieving family, the Katangi police launched an inquest that quickly revealed a web of illegal medical practices. The investigation uncovered several shocking details regarding the operations at Ashwani Hospital:
- Lack of Qualifications: Satish Sahu was found to have no valid medical documents or legal authorization to practice medicine.
- Unqualified Ownership: The hospital's owner, Sarita Sahu, was also found by health department officials to be practicing medicine without the necessary professional qualifications.
- Expired Medicines: Authorities discovered that the siblings were allegedly treating patients using expired medications.
- Illegal Operation: The hospital was reportedly operating without any official registration.
Police Action and Hospital Closure
The Block Medical Officer (BMO) inspected the site, confirming the irregularities. In response to the findings, the health department has officially sealed Ashwani Hospital and seized a stock of expired medicines.
Satish Sahu has been arrested and produced before a competent court. Meanwhile, police are working to locate Sarita Sahu to face charges in connection with the death and the illegal medical activities conducted at the facility.