India, April 6 -- A state inquiry committee has found lapses on the part of Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) in the case of Tanisha alias Ishwari Sushant Bhise, a 37-year-old pregnant woman who died on March 31, after being allegedly denied admission at the hospital for not furnishing a Rs.10 lakh deposit.

The five-member committee, constituted by the public health department, has submitted its preliminary findings to the Pune police commissioner, recommending further action, a senior officer said on Sunday. Hindustan Times has reviewed the letter attached with the preliminary findings report. A separate committee led by the joint charity commissioner is also probing the matter.

Bhise considered a high-risk patient due to multiple co...