The trustees of Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital have made startling claims of black magic amid a massive financial scandal involving the premier healthcare facility. The current members of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust have accused former trustees of embezzling ₹1,200 Crores. 

Additionally, they allege that black magic rituals were conducted within the hospital premises, revealing that eight urns containing bones and human hair were discovered beneath the office of the current trustees.

The trust has lodged complaints with the police and the Enforcement Directorate, leading to the registration of three FIRs against the former trustees. The complaints claim that the financial mismanagement has impacted the operations of the Bandra hospital.

"More than three FIRs have been filed against the former trustees and other related individuals. A fourth proceeding against these individuals is now pending before the Learned Magistrate which is based on our complaint filed in the Bandra Police Station for black magic and occult practices," the trust's Permanent Resident Trustee, Prashant Mehta told the media yesterday.

"We are committed to upholding the integrity of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust and ensuring that funds meant for healthcare services are used solely for the benefit of patients who rely on us daily. The gross misconduct and financial misappropriation uncovered during the forensic audit is not just a betrayal of the trust placed in the alleged and fraudulent former trustees, but a direct threat to the very mission of our hospital," he said.

After a prolonged legal battle, the current trustees gained control of the trust. A forensic audit conducted by Chetan Dalal Investigation and Management Services and ADB and Associates uncovered extensive irregularities, fund manipulation, and siphoning by the former trustees, alleged Mr. Mehta.

"We undertook audits and the forensic auditors have come up with more than five reports, which clearly state that more than Rs 1,500 crore has been siphoned and misappropriated by this illegal group of trustees. This money has been siphoned off by former trustees most of whom are NRIs and residents of Dubai and Belgium," he alleged.

The allegations also involve illegal transactions with third-party distributors during procurements and the misuse of trust funds for personal expenses.

Parambir Singh, the hospital's executive director and former Mumbai Police Commissioner, stated that the current trustees uncovered shocking details upon taking charge.