Delhi Govt Orders Action Against Fortis Hospital Over Alleged Irregularities
Delhi Govt Orders Action Against Fortis Hospital Over Alleged Irregularities Published By, Last Updated: June 26, 2026, 02:03 IST The inquiry was ordered by Delhi
Delhi Govt Orders Action Against Fortis Hospital Over Alleged Irregularities Published By, Last Updated: June 26, 2026, 02:03 IST The inquiry was ordered by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following a complaint received during a ‘Jan Sunwai’. A Fortis hospital building is pictured in Gurgaon, India. (Source: Reuters) The Delhi government on Thursday said it will initiate action against Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh after a district administration inquiry found multiple alleged irregularities, including lapses in patient care. The inquiry was ordered by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following a complaint received during a ‘Jan Sunwai’. According to the government, the complaint alleged that the hospital demanded payment before starting treatment for a youth with stab injuries and that the delay in providing timely medical care led to his death.
An inspection team led by the Central District Magistrate, along with officials from the Health Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Delhi Fire Service and other departments, inspected the hospital on Thursday. According to the government, the team examined CCTV footage and emergency department records. The footage showed that the injured youth had walked into the emergency department on his own, suggesting that timely treatment could have saved his life. The inspection also found alleged violations of building by-laws, unauthorised construction, deficiencies in the fire safety system, misuse of the basement and serious lapses in adherence to standard operating procedures governing medical protocols, the government said. In view of the alleged irregularities and lapses in patient care, the government said it has decided to initiate action against the hospital and is preparing a detailed inquiry report.
Responding to the development, Fortis Hospital said it would fully cooperate with the authorities. “Fortis remains committed to the highest standards of patient care, clinical excellence, and regulatory compliance. We will review the details once formally shared with us and extend our full cooperation to the authorities. Patient safety and well-being continue to be our foremost priority," the hospital said. With inputs from PTI News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,...
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