April 17, Biratnagar – Shiv Sada, 19, from Sindhuli, who was admitted to Birat Diagnosis Hospital and Trauma Center due to financial difficulties, has been discharged after his treatment expenses were paid by Arun Kumar Chaudhary, chairman of CG Holdings under the CG Group. Following the publication of news highlighting his family’s financial hardship, Chaudhary contributed funds to cover the medical costs.
Shiv Sada from Pokhre, Dudhauli Municipality-7, Sindhuli, had ingested poison on March 10. He was initially taken to Katari and then to Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar by his mother Maghiya Sada and wife Kritika for treatment. When treatment was not possible at Koshi Hospital, he was admitted to Birat Diagnosis Hospital on March 11. He was treated in the ICU due to his critical condition. During treatment, the total hospital and medicine bills amounted to NPR 139,186, including NPR 62,600 for hospital charges and NPR 76,586 for medicines.
However, due to the family’s poverty, they managed to pay only NPR 15,000 by borrowing money. Unable to cover the remaining NPR 124,186, Shiv’s mother, Maghiya Sada, set out on foot towards Sindhuli from Biratnagar in search of funds, leaving Shiv and his 14-year-old wife Kritika stranded at the hospital. The situation gained public attention on Matatirtha Aunsi when a report emerged that a mother and son had even pledged a mobile phone for treatment expenses while the son remained abandoned. This prompted Arun Kumar Chaudhary to express his willingness to provide immediate assistance.
On Friday, through coordination, Chaudhary paid NPR 100,000 towards the hospital bills. Following this contribution, the hospital granted a discount of NPR 24,186. Ajay Yadav, the hospital director, stated that understanding the family’s precarious financial condition, the hospital also extended support. “Their economic status was weak; after Arun Chaudhary paid the amount, we also provided a concession,” he explained.
According to Yadav, Shiv was admitted to the ICU and treated given his critical condition. “When treatment began, the patient was informed about the procedures and fees, and he was aware,” Yadav said. “At discharge, payment was requested, and he had promised to bring the money home, but did not return.” Shiv was discharged without even taxi fare to return home, so Director Yadav provided him with NPR 2,000 for travel expenses. At discharge, Shiv and Kritika expressed their gratitude to Arun Chaudhary for his help. “I made a mistake I shouldn’t have, but I will change now,” said Shiv, leaving the hospital with a smile. “I won’t repeat this mistake; I will work hard and earn.”
