A shocking incident at Madapur’s Pace Hospital has drawn comparisons to a memorable scene from Megastar Chiranjeevi’s movie Tagore. The scenario unfolded when a 60-year-old woman named Ellamma, a resident of Lingampally, was admitted to the hospital two days ago for treatment of a liver ailment.
According to the family, the hospital initially demanded ₹2.2 lakh upon admission. On December 31, doctors reportedly informed Ellamma’s relatives that her condition had improved, and she would likely be discharged on January 1. However, in a sudden turn of events, the hospital staff announced early this morning that her condition had worsened and demanded an additional ₹3 lakh for continued treatment.
While the family struggled to arrange the additional payment, they were devastated to learn of Ellamma’s passing. In a shocking move, the hospital allegedly withheld the body, stating it would only be released upon payment of the pending ₹3 lakh.
Outraged by this demand, Ellamma’s family and relatives staged a dharna outside the hospital, accusing the staff of negligence and prioritizing profit over patient care. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many demanding stricter regulations to prevent such unethical practices in the healthcare sector.