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Homeguard Recruitment Scam: Fake Medical Drama Fails As Doctors Jailed
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:55
Homeguard Recruitment Scam: Fake Medical Drama Fails As Doctors Jailed
- •Accused doctors Praveen and Mahesh faked heart attacks and neuro issues to avoid arrest in the Kanpur homeguard recruitment scam.
- •Medical investigations at Cardiology and the Medical College proved both doctors were completely fit.
- •Police shifted the accused doctors directly to jail under tight security after their hospital drama was exposed.
- •Authorities are investigating the suspicious role of fellow doctor Sapan Gupta in the extortion racket.
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To evade arrest during emergency medical examinations, accused doctors Praveen and Mahesh faked having a heart attack and severe spinal problems.
Investigations conducted at Cardiology and the Medical College revealed that the doctors claiming serious illness were actually completely fit.
Dr. Seema, Director of Ursula Hospital, ordered an inquiry because Dr. Sapan Gupta was seen accompanying the main accused like a shadow and made unauthorized patient recommendations in the outdoor department.
