Bengaluru, May 23: Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, has denied allegations regarding the disappearance of a luxury Rado watch (valued at approximately ₹1.80 lakh) and a half-sleeve sweater belonging to the late K. Ramayya during his treatment. The hospital administration issued a clarification on Friday.
This statement followed a video appeal by Ramayya’s daughter, Anita Ramayya, who urged for the return of her father’s watch, emphasizing its emotional significance as one of her father’s last memories.
The Govindarajanagar police have filed an FIR against unknown individuals under Section 303(2) of the Indian Penal Code and have initiated an investigation.
In its statement, Fortis Hospital expressed condolences to Ramayya’s family and stated that it conducted an internal inquiry, sharing all available information with the family and police.
According to the hospital, no complaints regarding missing valuables were made by the family at the time the body was handed over on January 15, 2026.
The hospital noted, “The formal complaint regarding the missing watch and sweater was made over two months later, on April 24, 2026. By that time, the hospital’s 30-day CCTV data retention policy meant that records were no longer available.”
Despite the delay in the complaint, the hospital confirmed that it conducted an internal investigation, verified available records, and provided necessary information to investigative agencies.
Fortis Hospital also mentioned that Ramayya had previously visited another healthcare institution before being brought to their facility in Nagarbhavi.
The hospital stated that the matter is currently under police investigation, and they are fully cooperating. They also urged against making “speculative and unverified allegations,” warning that such claims could be defamatory.
Earlier, Anita Ramayya had reported that her father lost consciousness on January 15 due to a serious health issue and was brought to Fortis Hospital after being denied initial treatment by another private hospital.
She noted that her father had the Rado watch and sweater at that time, but both items were missing upon his death.
In her video released on Friday, Anita stated that she has repeatedly requested the hospital and police to investigate and provide CCTV footage.
“I just want my father’s watch back. It’s not about the price; it’s about the memories. I am still struggling to cope with my father’s death,” she expressed.
The police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
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