In a chilling case of identity theft and fraud, a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur managed to impersonate a doctor for years using forged documents—until a grieving son’s quest for answers following his mother’s death uncovered the truth.
Satyendra Nishad, the impersonator, had been treating patients at both government and private hospitals under the false identity of Dr Brijraj Uike. The scam surfaced after Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, questioned the circumstances surrounding his mother’s death at Marble City Hospital.
Family Denied Refusing Ventilator, Probes Begin
Manoj had admitted his ailing mother to the private hospital where doctors claimed she needed ventilator support. Later, the hospital records allegedly showed that the family refused ventilation—an assertion Manoj strongly rejected.
Suspicious of inconsistencies in the treatment, Manoj investigated the identity of the doctor who treated his mother. What he discovered was shocking—the so-called Dr Brijraj Uike was actually Satyendra Nishad using stolen documents.
Identity Theft Traced Back to 2012
Satyendra had stolen Class 12 marksheets and certificates from his schoolmate, the real Brijraj Uike—a painter from Katni—and used them to secure MBBS admission under the tribal quota in 2018.
“He and I studied 12th together in Katni,” said the real Brijraj. “I was shocked to hear a patient had died, and that my name was being used by someone as a doctor. I had reported my documents missing way back in 2012.”
Fraudulent Credentials Helped Him Complete MBBS
Armed with the stolen identity, Satyendra cleared the NEET medical entrance exam, completed MBBS, and even got himself registered with the Medical Council of India. He pursued super-specialisation and went on to work in a government hospital for two years before switching to the private sector—all under the fake name.
Hospital Record Tampering Discovered
Dr Sanjay Mishra, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Jabalpur, confirmed the fraud:
“Every registered hospital must submit valid doctor credentials. In this case, starting from the Class 12 marksheet, tampering has been found. We verify certificates from the university and MCI. But if those documents are fake from the beginning, the fraud becomes harder to detect. Police action is now essential.”
Case Registered, Accused on the Run
Omti police registered a case under various IPC sections, including those for impersonation, forgery, fraud, and misuse of reservation benefits.
City Superintendent of Police Sonu Kurmi stated, “We received a complaint from Manoj Kumar, a railway officer, who was suspicious after his mother’s death at Marble City Hospital. When he tried to speak to the doctor, he was not allowed. He then suspected the doctor was fake. Our investigation confirmed that the man treating patients was Satyendra Nishad. He used forged documents of his friend Brijraj to clear NEET and complete MBBS. A case has been registered and a team has been formed to arrest the accused, who is currently absconding.”