PCOD Patient Dies in Vashi After Ward Boy Poses as Doctor
In Navi Mumbai, a young woman lost her life following injections given at home by a man who falsely claimed to be a doctor. The incident, now widely reported as Woman with PCOD dies after ward boy posing as doctor, has raised serious concerns about medical fraud and patient safety.
The victim, 21 year old Prachiti Bhuvad, was living in Vashi when the incident occurred on February 5.
What happened at the Vashi residence
Prachiti had been dealing with PCOD, also known as Polycystic Ovarian Disease, a common hormonal condition in young women. Hoping for relief, her family agreed to home treatment by Sandesh Pashte, who presented himself locally as a physician.
However, police later confirmed that Pashte was not a doctor. He works as a ward boy at a private nursing home in Andheri and lives in Mankhurd.
During the home visit, Pashte administered two intravenous injections: Emeset (an anti vomiting medicine) and Dynapar (a pain reliever).
Soon after, Prachiti’s condition worsened.
Rushed to hospital but declared dead on arrival
As her health rapidly declined, Prachiti’s father and Pashte rushed her to PKC Hospital. Sadly, doctors there declared her brought dead on arrival.
Pashte reportedly collected Rs 15,000 online for the treatment.
Following a complaint filed by Prachiti’s father the next day, police registered a case for cheating and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Officers arrested Pashte and placed him in police custody till February 10.
Post mortem findings
Doctors at Vashi NMMC Hospital conducted the post mortem examination. The medical team has kept the cause of death pending, as they preserved organ samples for detailed laboratory analysis.
These samples have been sent to Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory for histopathology to confirm exactly what led to Prachiti’s death.
Hospital authorities described the case as suspected medical negligence.
How the family came in contact with the accused
According to investigators, a relative had earlier taken treatment from Pashte for similar complaints and felt better afterward. Based on this experience, the family trusted him with Prachiti’s care.
Police teams have since visited Pashte’s home and workplace to collect records and evidence. Officers say they aim to build a strong case.
Conclusion
This heartbreaking episode serves as a powerful reminder to always verify medical credentials especially when treatment happens at home.
PCOD usually requires proper evaluation, blood tests, scans, and long term management under a qualified gynecologist or endocrinologist. Unsupervised injections, particularly from unlicensed individuals, can be life threatening.
As the investigation continues, health experts urge the public to seek care only from registered medical professionals and recognized hospitals.
The case of Woman with PCOD dies after ward boy posing as doctor has sparked fresh calls for stricter checks on fake practitioners and stronger awareness among patients to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
Source:Â Inputs from various media SourcesÂ
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
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- 11 February 2026
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