HARIPUR: Relatives of patients have complained that the conduct of parking staff at the Haripur District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital has become a major source of distress for visitors seeking medical treatment. According to attendants, the behavior of what they described as a 'parking mafia' has reached alarming levels, with parking staff allegedly taking advantage of patients and their families.
Allegations of Misconduct
They claimed that as soon as a vehicle or motorcycle enters the hospital premises, parking attendants issue parking slips without any inquiry and often behave rudely towards both men and women. According to the complainants, resistance frequently leads to arguments, verbal abuse, and aggressive behavior. Relatives of patients said they were already under stress due to illness and treatment concerns, but parking staff allegedly demanded money in a forceful manner.
Lack of Transparency
They further alleged that there was no visible rate list and receipts were often not provided, while questions regarding charges frequently resulted in confrontations. They claimed that elderly patients, women, and children were also subjected to such treatment. Citizens have urged the Deputy Commissioner and the Medical Superintendent of DHQ Hospital to take immediate action against the parking contractor and employees accused of misconduct.
The parking staff's behavior has added to the already heavy burden on patients and their families, who are already dealing with medical emergencies and financial pressures. The lack of proper oversight and transparency in parking operations has created an environment of fear and frustration among visitors.
