The Kandivali police uncovered a gang and arrested four individuals for allegedly tampering with medical reports from Shatabdi Hospital, turning minor injuries into serious cases for financial gains. The accused include Vasu Yeshwant Thombre, 27, Babu Nisaar Sayed alias Babu Langda, 37, Abdul Hameed Khan (purported patient), and Sameer Ishtiyaqe Husain. One hospital security personnel involved in the crime is currently on the run.

“Babu is alleged to be the mastermind behind this scheme. Working as an attendant in a government ambulance at Bhagwati Hospital, collaborated with Thombre, a contracted servant at Shatabdi Hospital. Together, they secured contacts for falsifying the medical report of the patient, Abdul Khan,” said an officer from Kandivali police station.