SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
Team Herald
The Delhi Police have apprehended three doctors and a purported fake doctor in connection with the tragic demise of two patients at a clinic located in Greater Kailash, South Delhi.
The arrested individuals identified as Neeraj Agarwal, who operates the Agarwal Medical Centre, along with Jaspreet Singh, Pooja Agarwal (Neeraj Agarwal's wife), and former laboratory technician Mahender Singh, were taken into custody following complaints received in October.
Allegations surfaced claiming that the accused were involved in conducting surgeries, including vital organ procedures, without adhering to proper medical protocols. It was reported that Neeraj Agarwal, purportedly a physician, performed surgeries despite possessing counterfeit credentials.
One such incident highlighted a complaint lodged by the attendant of a patient from Sangam Vihar. The patient, scheduled for gallbladder stone removal on September 19 at Agarwal Medical Centre, underwent surgery performed by Mahender Singh, Neeraj Agarwal, and Pooja Agarwal. Tragically, the patient experienced severe post-operative distress and was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital, where he was pronounced "brought dead."
Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandan Chowdhary revealed that Agarwal allegedly engaged unqualified personnel, including his wife and the former laboratory technician, in surgical procedures. Further complicating matters, Jaspreet Singh was accused of fabricating surgery notes.
A deeper investigation unearthed seven complaints filed with the Delhi Medical Council against Agarwal Medical Centre, Neeraj, and Pooja Agarwal dating back to 2016. These complaints alleged patient fatalities due to purported negligence on the clinic's part.
Moreover, a medical board comprising four doctors, convened on November 1, highlighted numerous deficiencies and inadequacies at the medical center. Investigations also exposed Agarwal's alleged frequent fabrication of patient treatment and surgery-related documents.
The police have seized substantial evidence, including prescription slips, registers with patient details, banned medications, expired surgical tools, and various financial documents from Agarwal's residence and clinic premises.
