72-year-old cancer patient dies by suicide after denial of Rs 5L Ayushman Bharat health cover by Bengaluru hospital

A retired 72-year-old Bengaluru man diagnosed with cancer committed suicide after being denied medical benefits under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY senior citizen scheme. The treatment costs and delayed implementation of the scheme added to his stress. Similar issues with the scheme's implementation have affected many others in Bangalore.