Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Girl Dies in Hapur After Alleged Treatment Denial Over Fee
A little girl sadly passed away at a hospital.
Her parents say the hospital would not treat her because they couldn't afford to pay 20,000 rupees.
They claim they were told to go to a government hospital.
Now, the government is looking into what happened, and a local politician is asking for the health minister to do something to find out if the hospital did something wrong.
A 5-year-old girl died at Saraswati Hospital in Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh.
Parents allege treatment was denied due to inability to pay a Rs 20,000 fee.
The incident occurred on June 20.
Hapur CMO Dr. Sunil Tyagi has ordered an investigation.
BJP leader Mohammad Danish has requested action from the Union Health Minister.
- Who
- A 5-year-old girl and her parents, the hospital staff, Hapur CMO Dr. Sunil Tyagi, and BJP leader Mohammad Danish.
- What
- A 5-year-old girl died at a private hospital allegedly due to denied treatment because of an inability to pay.
- When
- The incident occurred on June 20.
- Where
- Pilkhuwa, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India, at Saraswati Hospital.
- Why
- The parents allege the hospital refused treatment due to their inability to pay the quoted fee.
Parents' View
Hospital's View
Allegation of denied care
Parents' View
The hospital denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay the quoted amount.
Hospital's View
No immediate reaction from the hospital is available.
- Victim
- 5-year-old girl
- Hospital
- Saraswati Hospital
- Location
- Pilkhuwa, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged reason for denial
- Inability to pay Rs 20,000
- Investigation
- Ordered by Hapur CMO
