Pregnant woman Tanisa Bhise lost her life after the administration of Pune's Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital allegedly stopped her treatment due to a demand for money. The incident has triggered widespread anger across Maharashtra. In response, this incident Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis has assured that the state govt is taking this matter seriously and has initiated probe. While speaking to media after meeting Bhise family he said, "I met the victim's family. I have assured them that we have formed a committee. The committee has arrived today. We will take strict action against the guilty, and the state government will also prepare an SOP to prevent such incidents in the future...We will make sure that all necessary steps are taken regarding this incident..."
Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital Issues Statement
Dr. Kelkar said Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital, established in 2001, was inspired by Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar and built with the ideals of service, integrity and transparency. The hospital, he noted, has always operated differently—avoiding commission practices, pharmaceutical sponsorships, and striving to serve the poor through subsidised treatments, affordable diagnostics, and free surgeries for those below the poverty line. The hospital currently handles around 85,000 inpatients, 500,000 outpatients, and 30,000 major surgeries annually. "In the past, no deposit was taken from patients. However, as the complexity of treatments increased, deposits were introduced for costlier procedures. But yesterday was one of the darkest and most painful days in the hospital’s history," Kelkar said.
Following the woman's death, protesters stormed the hospital, reportedly assaulting public relations officers, confronting the parents of a senior doctor, and defacing signage bearing the names of Lata and Dinanath Mangeshkar. “This all unfolded in front of TV cameras. Our heads bowed in shame,” Kelkar stated, adding that the board of trustees met urgently to reflect on the matter.