BMC Health Chairman's Disguised Midnight Visit To KEM Hospital Sparks Staff Resentment And Allegations
Published on: July 18, 2026, 3:05 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
BMC Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhandirge inspected KEM Hospital in Parel at midnight in disguise, alleging emergency care lapses including delays and absent doctors. Bhandirge ordered an inquiry after a patient reportedly waited nine-and-a-half hours for admission. KEM Dean Dr Harish Pathak rejected the claims, saying tests and consultations caused the waiting period, not treatment delays.
