Pune, 22 April 2026: The Yerawada Regional Mental Hospital has once again come under the spotlight, this time over the alleged misuse of a government-allotted residential property for religious purposes.
The issue has added to a series of recent controversies surrounding the hospital’s administration and premises.
According to social activist Shashikant Satote, a bungalow designated for the deputy superintendent is currently being used to run a Christian church. He pointed out that neither the superintendent nor the deputy superintendent is residing in the government quarters, raising serious concerns about how the property is being used.
The hospital campus, spread across 138 acres, is officially under the responsibility of the superintendent, whose name is recorded on the land documents. Satote has questioned whether any formal permission was granted for conducting religious activities within the premises and has sought accountability from the authorities.
He has also stated that he will submit written complaints to the health minister, district collector, health department officials, and the public works department. Additionally, the matter has been brought to the attention of the Vishrantwadi police for further action.
Responding to the allegations, Superintendent Srinivas Kolode said, “The issue came to our notice around three to four months ago, and the concerned staff were warned at that time. They are employees of the health department. Now, strict instructions have been given to vacate the bungalow immediately.”