Suhail Rather
Bandipora March 13 (KNS): Patients, Employees and attendants at District Hospital (DH) Bandipora are facing immense hardship as the hospital is without a lift leaving vulnerable patients in great trouble.
Despite repeated pleas for repair and maintenance, the concerned authorities have failed to address the issue, adding to the distress of patients and their families.
The lack of a working lift has particularly impacted pregnant women, elderly patients, and those with mobility issues, forcing them to climb multiple stairs to reach different hospital departments.
The situation is most concerning for patients requiring surgery, as the hospital’s operation theatre is located on the fourth floor.
“At a time when healthcare infrastructure is advancing across the country, it is shocking that in 2025, patients in Bandipora have to endure such basic hardships,” said Atifa, an attendant at the hospital. “Pregnant women, the elderly, and even emergency cases are forced to struggle just to reach the treatment facilities. This is not just an inconvenience; it is a failure of the hospital administration.”
Hospital staff and patients alike have expressed their frustration over the delay in restoring elevator services.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelMany employees highlighted the difficulties in transporting critically ill patients, while patients and their attendants shared stories of suffering due to the defunct lift.
Despite multiple assurances from the authorities, no concrete steps have been taken to address the issue, leaving hundreds of patients in distress every day. Locals have now appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Chief Minister, MLA Bandipora, and Deputy Commissioner Bandipora to intervene immediately and ensure the urgent repair or replacement of the lift.
“This issue cannot be ignored any longer,” said a concerned local resident. “Authorities must act now before a tragedy occurs due to negligence.”
As the delays persist, the suffering of patients continues, raising serious concerns about the hospital’s preparedness and commitment to patient care. The people of Bandipora now wait to see whether their voices will finally be heard by the elected government or if their appeals will continue to fall on deaf ears. (KNS)