Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- An alleged racket involving the misuse of Ayushman Bharat cards has come to light in the Matiyali area of Nilagiri block in Odisha's Balasore district. Agents are accused of going door to door in villages, identifying people with health problems and luring them to private hospitals with promises of free treatment before allegedly misusing their Ayushman cards to claim money.

The allegations surfaced after a woman, identified as Tikina Singh, died shortly after returning to her home after recieving treatment at a private hospital. Her sudden death raised questions among her family members about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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