Why has the government deprived us of healthcare? Do they not care for the lives of over 40,000 of us,” asked aggrieved residents of Aarey. mid-day visited Aarey hospital, which caters to mostly tribals, on Thursday and found the facility in ruins.

Chunks of plaster are falling off walls and ceilings. Forget about fire fighting system, the hospital is not even waterproof, with leakages at multiple spots. Though the 51-year-old medical facility has around 25 beds, most rooms are locked while others are stuffed with scraps.