Udupi Resident Loses 2.12 Lakh After Hospital Debit Card Use

A resident of Udupi noticed a Rs 2.12 lakh shortfall in his savings account a few days after paying for services at a local hospital using his debit card.

The patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, alleges that the hospital’s billing system incorrectly discharged the amount to an unfamiliar account instead of applying it to his treatment bill. He has lodged a formal complaint with the police and notified his bank, which is conducting a review of the transaction.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of debit card processing in healthcare settings. The man seeks a refund of the amount and urges banks and hospitals alike to strengthen safeguards against such errors. Source: Google News – Udupi.