Pune: Tension erupted at Sahyadri Hospital in Hadapsar after relatives of a deceased patient created a ruckus on Tuesday, alleging serious negligence by the hospital. The situation escalated when the aggrieved family members expressed their anger by vandalising parts of the hospital premises.
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According to eyewitnesses, emotions ran high soon after the patient was declared dead, with the family accusing the hospital staff of careless treatment. Police were later called to the spot to bring the situation under control.
The enraged group reportedly pelted stones at the hospital building and created chaos across the premises. A video of the incident was recorded and is currently going viral on social media. The family of the deceased has accused the hospital staff of negligence.
Pune Police’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Rajlaxmi Shivankar, said, “The relatives of the deceased created a ruckus after allegedly not receiving proper treatment at the hospital. The legal procedures will be carried out with the hospital committee, and appropriate action will be taken. The documents related to the medical treatment have been collected and will be sent to the medical committee. If any negligence is found during the treatment, legal action will follow. The individuals involved in the vandalism have been called for an inquiry. Furthermore, the investigation is underway.”
Meanwhile, reacting to the incident, management of Sahyadi Hospitals said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of the patient who was brought to our hospital with a critical medical condition that had led to multi-organ failure. The 76-year-old patient was admitted on 28th November after receiving initial treatment at another hospital in the city.”
The hospital management further said that despite the extensive efforts of our team of expert doctors and the use of all appropriate, evidence-based medical protocols, his condition continued to deteriorate due to its extreme severity, and he, unfortunately, passed away today. All medical interventions and clinical decisions were taken strictly in line with established national and international guidelines for managing such high-risk cases.
The hospital management extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and said that they shared in their grief during this difficult time.
“While we remain committed to supporting the family in every possible way, we strongly condemn the violent incident at the hospital, and we are filing a police complaint for the loss of property as it puts patients, their families, and healthcare staff at serious risk," said an official from Sahyadri Hospitals management.
