Delhi hospital holds patient hostage for unpaid bill

A private hospital in New Delhi's Uttam Nagar held a girl hostage after she refused to pay the bill on Monday. The girl claimed that she was admitted only for four hours and is not entitled to such a huge amount.

New Delhi:In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old was girl was allegedly held hostage by a private hospital for bill payment in New Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Monday.

The girl was admitted to the hospital complaining of a stomach infection and was handed over a bill of over Rs. 6,000.

She refused to pay the bill and claimed that she was admitted only for four hours and is not entitled to such a huge amount.

The hospital refused to discharge the patient and held her hostage. Thus, in order to seek help, the girl recorded a video and explained her plight.

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Advocate Ashok Aggarwal came to the girl's rescue and asked the hospital administration to discharge the girl.

Later, a bill of Rs 1,000 was paid and the girl discharged at around 9 pm.