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Khyati Hospital angioplasty deaths: Bail battles from arrest to Supreme Court refusal
Dr Prashant Vazirani and Khyati Multispeciality Hospital staff performed unnecessary angioplasties on PMJAY beneficiaries from Borisana village, leading to two deaths. Legal proceedings involved arrests, multiple bail denials and grants, culminating in Supreme Court refusal to interfere with High Court bail.
Why It Matters
Exposes potential misuse of India's PMJAY scheme, raising concerns over medical ethics, patient safety, and fraudulent claims in public health insurance.
Timeline
7 Events
Supreme Court refuses to cancel bail
January 2026
Supreme Court dismissed Gujarat government's plea to cancel bail, stating 'We will not interfere' and allowed doctor to serve under watch.
Gujarat HC grants regular bail to Dr Vazirani
December 8, 2025
Gujarat High Court granted regular bail after Supreme Court permitted successive application; Vazirani argued he was visiting doctor without role in documentation.
Gujarat HC denies bail to Dr Vazirani
May 8, 2025
Gujarat High Court rejected bail plea, citing strong prima facie case of performing unnecessary angioplasties to exploit PMJAY scheme.
FIRs registered and Dr Vazirani arrested
November 14, 2024
Police registered three FIRs over deaths of two PMJAY beneficiaries due to botched angioplasties; arrested cardiologist Dr Prashant Vazirani.
Unnecessary angioplasties and stents performed
November 11, 2024
Angioplasty with stent placement done on seven patients, including Nagarbhai Senma and Mahesh Barot, despite no significant blockages.
Villagers brought to hospital for angiography
November 11, 2024
Hospital brought 19 villagers to Ahmedabad facility for angiography on the same day.
Medical camp in Borisana village
November 11, 2024
Khyati Multispeciality Hospital organized a medical camp in Borisana village, Sanand, screening villagers under PMJAY scheme.