Hospital App Rule Pushes 83-Year-Old to His Death
An unfortunate incident occurred in Lucknow, where an elderly man jumped to his death from the BRD hospital after facing difficulties with the mandatory use of a mobile application for registration. The tragic case has raised serious concerns about digital dependency in healthcare access for senior citizens.
Incident at BRD Hospital
On Monday, 83-year-old Sukhdev Singh, a resident of Old Mahanagar, visited Bhaurao Deoras (BRD) Hospital for treatment. He was suffering from multiple health issues, including a viral infection and diabetes, and had queued up at the outpatient department (OPD) prescription counter.
When his turn came, hospital staff reportedly asked him to complete registration through the Abha mobile app. Singh explained that he did not own an Android phone, but despite this, he was asked to leave the line.
The Tragic Turn of Events
Shortly after leaving the queue, around 1:00 p.m., staff at the hospital heard a loud noise from the backyard. Singh had jumped from the third floor of the hospital building. The Urban Health Post team, stationed in the rear area, immediately rushed him to the emergency department. Unfortunately, doctors declared him dead on arrival due to the severity of his injuries.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the incident, the hospital administration informed the police control room (112). CCTV footage was reviewed, and statements were collected from staff to reconstruct the sequence of events. The police have confirmed that the body was sent for post-mortem examination to complete further legal procedures.
Conclusion
The case of the elderly man jumping to his death from the BRD hospital has highlighted the unintended consequences of digital-only healthcare systems. For senior patients, who may not own smartphones or know how to use apps, such requirements can become overwhelming barriers to basic medical services.
Experts stress the need for alternative offline registration methods to ensure that no patient is denied care due to technological limitations. The incident has also sparked discussions about patient-friendly healthcare policies, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly.
Source:Â Inputs from various media SourcesÂ
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
- Health News and Updates,People Forum
- 3 September 2025
- 15:00
