J&K govt. orders inquiry into 103 heart procedures under PMJAY scheme, suspends doctor (opens original article in a new tab)

J&K government suspended a doctor and initiated an inquiry into allegations of misrepresenting 103 cardiac procedures under the PMJAY-SEHAT scheme, with claims of falsified records and patient extortion.

• J&K government suspended a doctor and ordered an inquiry into 103 cardiac procedures under PMJAY-SEHAT scheme
• Doctor allegedly falsified medical records by claiming Dual Chamber Pacemaker funds for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing procedures
• Patient confirmed paying ₹70,000 directly to a private firm as per investigation report
• Expert panel found no medical reason for 27 patients to undergo LBBAP procedure