40-year-old dies after Quack allegedly gives him wrong injection

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2026-01-22T12:26:50+05:30 | Updated On 22 Jan 2026 12:26 PM IST

Medical Negligence Alleged as Farmer Dies at Fake Doctor’s Clinic in MP

Bhind: In a shocking incident, a quack allegedly administered the wrong injection to a 40-year-old farmer, leading to his death in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district, police said.

The deceased, a resident of Jaganpura village, was reportedly suffering from a cold and a cough. On Tuesday afternoon, he visited a clinic in the Kashmir area of Mihona town, where he was treated by a quack.

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According to police, soon after the quack administered the injection, the patient’s health deteriorated rapidly. Before his family members could arrange medical assistance or shift him to a hospital, he collapsed and died inside the clinic.

Following the incident, the family created a ruckus, accusing the doctor of administering the wrong injection. Police arrived at the scene, conducted a post-mortem examination, and began investigating the case, reports Amar Ujala.

Based on the post-mortem report and the findings of the preliminary investigation, police registered an FIR against the accused under relevant sections of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Speaking to Free Press Journal, police officials said the accused doctor fled Mihona after the incident. Raids are being conducted at possible locations to arrest him.

The incident has once again highlighted the growing concern over unqualified medical practitioners operating in rural and semi-urban areas of the state.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to launch an investigation at a missionary hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district following allegations that a fake doctor performed heart surgeries on patients, leading to the deaths of seven individuals. According to a complaint filed by a local resident with the NHRC, an individual using the name ‘Dr. N John Camm’, who claimed to be trained and educated abroad, had been working at the hospital.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education