Woman Impersonates Neurosurgeon at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital
Incident Overview
Thiruvananthapuram: A woman was apprehended for allegedly posing as a neurosurgeon at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. Hospital security staff detained her after noticing suspicious behavior.
Details of the Incident
Reports indicate that the woman entered the super-speciality block, claiming to be a doctor while wearing a stethoscope. She attempted to navigate the hospital without attracting attention. Initial findings suggest she is a native of Perunna and claims to reside in Peroorkada.
Actions Taken by Security Staff
The security personnel, doubtful about her identity as a senior neurosurgeon, alerted the authorities. A review of CCTV footage confirmed that she had been wandering in various locations, including the canteen. During this time, she managed to go missing.
Arrest and Investigation
The female security staff later apprehended the woman as she attempted to escape by hiding in an autorickshaw outside the multi-speciality block, according to reports from Kerala Kaumudi. The Medical College Police have since registered a case, and the woman is undergoing interrogation.
Identity and Motive
Her true identity remains unclear, as she has reportedly used several aliases. She claimed that her husband is employed at Sree Chitra, but this information has not been verified by the police. The motive for her disguise at the hospital is still under investigation as police continue their inquiries to uncover her intentions.
Related Case of Impersonation
In a related matter, medical dialogues reported a recent case involving a 54-year-old man who impersonated a qualified medical practitioner. Using forged documents, he posed as Dr. Ramesh Chandra Jha at the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) and was sentenced to 29 months of rigorous imprisonment by a local court. This individual had previously secured employment at the RGH dialysis center despite only being a Class XII pass-out from Jharkhand.