​A recent investigation into the death of 37-year-old Tanisha Bhise in Pune has brought significant attention to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. Bhise, who was seven months pregnant with twins, sought admission to the hospital on March 28, 2025. Her family alleges that the hospital demanded an advance payment of ₹10 lakh for her admission. Despite offering ₹2.5 lakh upfront, they claim the hospital refused to admit her, leading them to seek care elsewhere. Bhise subsequently delivered her twins at Surya Hospital in Wakad but faced post-delivery complications. She was then transferred to Manipal Hospital in Baner, where she passed away on March 31.

In response to public outcry and protests, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident, led by the Joint Commissioner of Charity in Pune. The Pune Municipal Corporation’s health department also issued a show-cause notice to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital regarding the matter.

The hospital has refuted the allegations, stating that Bhise and her family did not adhere to medical advice. They claim that the family was asked to pay whatever amount they could at the time and that the patient left without informing the hospital. Nevertheless, in light of the incident, the hospital has revised its policies, announcing that it will no longer require advance deposits from patients seeking emergency care.

This case has sparked widespread discussions about hospital admission policies and the necessity for standardized procedures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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