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Creation of draft for "Noble Hospital Pune". The draft created by the suspected sockmaster was at this title, as the deletion notice was placed on their talk page for the draft of the same title (see diff). Both the deleted draft (from memory, so may be worth an admin checking) and the draft currently at Draft:Noble Hospital Pune used the source to show that the hospital was NABH approved. Also both drafts (from memory) placed emphasis on the fact they are "NABH approved". Both drafts (from memory) listed what the hospital could do in terms of facilities. Draft was created first on 13th of April by the suspected sockmaster, then deleted on the same day, then recreated 3 days later by the suspected sockpuppet log for draft page. The suspected sockpuppet's username was originally "NobleHospitalHadapsar" (talk page evidence) and the account holder said that I understand I was blocked because I am associated with a company, so it is very likley they are associated with the company. The suspected sockmaster's username strongly suggests that the account holder works for "Bat Digital Media" (misspelling media as meda). "Bat Digital Media" is a marketing company in Pune (near to where the hospital is located). I suspect that the suspected sockpuppet is actually a meatpuppet of-sorts (not necessarily a sockpuppet), but still, this is just trying to circumvent a block (if they are connected). Incase it is not clear, this is abusive as it is trying to get a most likley WP:PAID draft into Wikipedia by circumventing blocks. I would be tempted to request a CheckUser, but I feel that it isn't necessary as it is unlikely (if proven) there would be sleepers. Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 21:06, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * , did I fill the ref using Refill? Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 21:27, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * No, your only two edits to the now-deleted draft were to decline the AFC, and then to tag for speedy deletion. ST47 (talk) 21:29, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * , Ok thanks. I think your course of action is probably best. Thanks, Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 21:30, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * generally because that is a relatively big difference. I do still think they are connected, but salting is probably best. I guess if they continue to try to create it SPI might be a better idea. Thanks, Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 21:35, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Note that the suspected sockpuppet has resubmitted the draft without making improvements. See diff. Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 08:11, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
 * In response to the point raised above, it could be that the suspected sockpuppet did not have a copy of the draft, so had to make a new draft. I would still say that the time between creation and the sockpuppet's previous username still are still relevant and shouldn't be overlooked. Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 08:21, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
 * the suspected sockpuppet has added two other refs. Could you check to see if these refs added are the same as the ones in the deleted draft? They are and . Thanks for your help, Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 11:02, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
 * I warned that they would be blocked if they didn't respond to paid warnings via the level 3 warning. They have now added to their userpage that they have been paid by "Bat Digital Media on behalf of Noble Hospital". I think this is conclusive evidence that the accounts must be linked. See diff. Dreamy Jazz 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 11:43, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

I have asked the suspected sockpuppet if they are connected to the account Batdigitalmeda‎ in any way?. I then warned them of this investigation about 10 mins later. Dreamy <i style="color:#d01e1e">Jazz</i> 🎷 talk to me &#124; my contributions 11:59, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

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— Berean Hunter   (talk)  22:25, 18 May 2019 (UTC)
 * Batdigitalmedia did create a draft, which has been deleted, at Draft:Noble Hospital Pune. The deleted version is also very short, but doesn't show many similarities to the current version of the draft. They did both use the same times of india article as a reference, but the ref code isn't a copy/paste, and the deleted draft also used two other refs. Maybe CSD and salt? ST47 (talk) 21:19, 17 April 2019 (UTC)
 * ST47, both of these accounts have matching useragents, are using the same ISP and are in the same city...and that city isn't near the hospital. They are not close enough to work there. They do not show to be near Pune. I would call them although meatpuppetry is also possible.


 * Cabayi (talk) 08:03, 26 May 2019 (UTC)
 * - It's quite probable that Vinaybhutada1986 has been played as Batdigitalmeda's cat's paw. However VB has done nothing but the work Batdigitalmeda has passed on. It's clearly MEATpuppetry for the purpose of block evasion. Please indef Vinaybhutada1986. Cabayi (talk) 08:07, 26 May 2019 (UTC)
 * In case Bat Digital Media should return it's worth noting that their client list also includes Ceratec Group, and that has also been Uw-spamublocked. Cabayi (talk) 08:15, 26 May 2019 (UTC)
 * . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 19:55, 26 May 2019 (UTC)