Maharashtra Probes Pune Hospital After Pregnant Woman's Death Spurs Outcry

Mangeshkar Hospital adopts 'no deposit' policy for emergencies as political and public pressure mounts over alleged denial of care.

Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman, died after allegedly being denied admission at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital due to non-payment of a ₹10 lakh deposit.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered multiple inquiries and promised strict action against those found responsible.
The hospital has implemented a 'no deposit' policy for emergency cases following widespread protests and criticism from political parties and activists.
The state government is drafting a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to prevent similar incidents in charitable hospitals, which receive subsidies to serve indigent patients.
Protests by activists and political groups continue, with demands for accountability and systemic reforms in the healthcare sector.