Pune: PMC Hospital Stretcher Allegedly Used to Transport Construction Debris at Kamala Nehru Hospital
Mangalwar Peth, 9th November 2026: A stretcher meant for transporting patients was allegedly used to carry construction debris at Kamala Nehru Hospital in Pune, raising concerns over the management and supervision of hospital resources.
The incident has raised questions about the misuse of essential medical equipment and the monitoring of ongoing construction work within the hospital premises. Stretchers are critical for shifting patients, particularly during medical emergencies, and their use for construction-related activities has drawn criticism.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) condemned the incident, questioning how equipment meant exclusively for patient care could be used to transport construction waste. The party also raised concerns over the hospital administration’s supervision of the contractor carrying out the construction work.
AAP has demanded an inquiry into the incident and strict action against the contractor and hospital officials found responsible for the alleged misuse of hospital resources.
Niranjan Adagale, Media Co-Convener of AAP, said that equipment meant for patient care should not be diverted for construction-related activities. He demanded accountability from both the contractor and the concerned hospital officials.
