In a recent statement, Dr. Rajnish Patel, the Additional Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, has issued a warning to families affected by the tragic airplane accident in Ahmedabad. He urged them to be vigilant against potential fraudsters who may attempt to exploit their grief. Dr. Patel highlighted that all health services provided by the hospital are free of charge, including the sensitive process of handing over deceased bodies.
He stressed, “During this difficult time, some unscrupulous individuals may try to deceive families by asking for money in exchange for quickening the process of body handover or other services.” He emphasized that any request for payment in this context should be treated as a fraud.
Dr. Patel assured families that the hospital, as a unit of the Gujarat government, does not charge any fees for its services. He advised families to only trust communications from official hospital staff and to disregard calls from unknown individuals asking for money.
The hospital has provided a list of official contact numbers from which staff will reach out to families of the deceased. Families are encouraged to only respond to calls from these verified numbers to avoid falling victim to scams.
The official numbers are:
– 9429915911
– 9429916096
– 9429916118
– 9429916378
– 9429916608
– 9429916622
– 9429916682
– 9429916758
– 9429916771
– 9429916875
Dr. Patel reassured families that the hospital is committed to providing full support without any financial burden during their time of need. He concluded by strongly urging all families to remain cautious and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The hospital’s appeal comes at a time when public trust is crucial, and such warnings are necessary to protect vulnerable families from the heartbreak of fraud during their time of mourning. Families are reminded to keep their guard up and to reach out directly to the hospital for any inquiries related to health services or the handover process.
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