richa pandey

A veteran, Col was Gross Negligence and Inhuman Treatment of an ECHS Patient at *Paras Hospital, Gurugram* An extremely disturbing incident involving an Ex-Serviceman (Retired Colonel Sahib, commissioned in the Indian Army in 1968) was reported at Paras Hospital, Gurugram, on the evening of 13 November 2026. After undergoing a major surgery involving an implant, the patient was taken for an ultrasound & left unattended in the corridor for several hours though he has a Room No. 440 to his name. In a state of extreme discomfort and helplessness, he repeatedly pleaded with the hospital staff to take him back to his room, but no one came to his assistance. The situation became even more distressing when he had to request water from attendants of other patients and seek their help in contacting his family. Fortunately, a lady sitting in the corridor and watching his plight heard his cries for help. She approached him, obtained his son’s mobile number and facilitated a conversation with him. Imagine the physical agony, mental trauma and humiliation that an elderly Ex-Serviceman must have endured while pleading with strangers for basic assistance and dignity. Is it because he is an @CentralOrg_ECHS beneficiary? The manner in which ECHS beneficiaries are being treated at this hospital raises serious questions about patient care, accountability and the hospital’s commitment to the welfare of our veterans. Our veterans have devoted the prime years of their lives to serving the nation. They deserve dignity, compassion and respect, particularly when they are at their most vulnerable—not to be left pleading for basic care. Hope the concerned authorities take urgent cognisance. Jai Hind ! @GurugramTweets @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD