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₹4 Lakh Charged, Patient Dies: Prayagraj Hospital Owner Accused

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₹4 Lakh Charged, Patient Dies: Prayagraj Hospital Owner AccusedSaralnama

₹4 lakh was charged for a patient's treatment at a private hospital in Prayagraj during Diwali. Dr. Jyoti Bhushan, the hospital owner, is accused of negligence in treating Neelam Tripathi, 45, who was admitted on for piles. The complaint alleges that no qualified doctor was present during the Diwali holidays, and ward boys handled patient care. The patient died, but the family was told she was on a ventilator. The hospital allegedly hid the death and failed to refer the patient to a larger hospital in time. Police have filed a case against Dr. Bhushan and a ward boy for negligence causing death. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:57 IST; source: link)

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  • ₹4 lakh was charged for a patient's treatment at a private hospital in Prayagraj during Diwali
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  • Jyoti Bhushan, the hospital owner, is accused of negligence in treating Neelam Tripathi, 45, who was admitted on 10 Oct for piles