In the wake of widespread public anger following the death of a pregnant woman, who was allegedly denied admission by a charitable hospital in Pune, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra branch, has strongly condemned acts of violence and vandalism targeting healthcare establishments.

The woman, Tanisha Bhise, who was reportedly in critical condition, was refused admission at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital last month. The hospital, a charitable institution, allegedly demanded a deposit of Rs 10 lakh prior to treatment. Bhise, who was the wife of BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe’s personal secretary, later gave birth to twin daughters at another facility but tragically passed away shortly afterwards.