Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs district administration to inspect Shalimar Bagh’s Fortis Hospital (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will initiate action against Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh after a district administration inquiry found multiple alleged ‘irregularities’, including alleged lapses in patient care, an official statement said on Thursday.In a statement, Fortis Hospital assured its complete cooperation in the matter.”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.According to the Delhi government statement, the inquiry was ordered by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following a complaint received during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ alleging that the hospital demanded payment before beginning treatment of a youth who had suffered stab injuries and that the delay in providing timely medical care led to his death.The statement said an inspection team led by 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.It added that the team examined CCTV footage and records maintained by the emergency department. 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, it said.The statement further said that 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.In view of the alleged irregularities and lapses in patient care, the government has decided to initiate action against the hospital and is preparing a detailed inquiry report, it added.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Beaten With Iron Rods’: Bonded Labour Horror In Uttar Pradesh, 12 Workers Rescued‘Throw My Daughter From The Same Place If…’: Accused Siya Goyal’s Mother On Lohagad Fort Murder CaseSuvendu Govt Likely To Introduce UCC Bill In West Bengal Assembly On MondayCanada Officially Confirms Khalistani Role In Air India Kanishka BombingKolkata Warehouse Collapse: Bengal CM Blames TMC Regime, Says ‘Flawed Plan’ Got ApprovalRam Mandir Donation Row: F.I.R Filed Against Eight Accused After SIT Flags EmbezzlementThreat To Journalists? Shiv Sena MP’s Remarks Trigger Political Storm In MaharashtraWhy India Has Given Dinesh Trivedi Cabinet Minister-Equivalent Status In Bangladesh?From Deportation Calls To Racist Attacks: The Rise Of Anti-Indian Sentiment In The US’Congress, BJP & SAD Joined Hands’: Punjab CM Mann Blames Opposition For ‘Conspiracy’123PhotostoriesSuccess quote of the day by R Madhavan: ‘Life is just one shot at a time, don’t crowd your mind with too many thoughts’The secret ingredient Madhuri Dixit adds to make Kanda Poha breakfast high in protein; detailed recipe insideWhy ghee is considered sacred in Indian householdsWhich south Indian state has the most number of hill stations?5 countries that have banned social media for children and whyWhat would you do? My 10-year-old wants a smartphone because ‘everyone else has one’: 5 mothers share what happened nextNot every brain tumour begins with a headache: Sometimes the first sign is a change in personality, doctor explains5 vibrant red fish that can transform any plain aquarium5 reasons you suddenly cry while prayingBest indoor plants for offices and workspaces: 7 Low-maintenance plants that can brighten your desk123Hot PicksRBI Grade B Prelims ResultNEET-UG 2026 re-examBank holiday todayGold price crashStock market holidayDelhi rape-murderMumbai local murderNFL Trade RumorsAndy RoddickTop TrendingDoug MartinShreyas IyerIndian Citizenship document proofFIFA World Cup 2026KEAM Rank List 2026Mumba Local Train MurderMEA PassportNandani BosmiyaMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will initiate action against Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh after a district administration inquiry found multiple alleged ‘irregularities’, including alleged lapses in patient care, an official statement said on Thursday.In a statement, Fortis Hospital assured its complete cooperation in the matter.“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.According to the Delhi government statement, the inquiry was ordered by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following a complaint received during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ alleging that the hospital demanded payment before beginning treatment of a youth who had suffered stab injuries and that the delay in providing timely medical care led to his death.The statement said an inspection team led by 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.It added that the team examined CCTV footage and records maintained by the emergency department. 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, it said.The statement further said that 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.In view of the alleged irregularities and lapses in patient care, the government has decided to initiate action against the hospital and is preparing a detailed inquiry report, it added.
