Mangalore: 40-year-old dies in hospital; kin allege medical negilgence

Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 31 Jan 2012: Commotion prevailed following the death of a patient at Vijaya Clinic General Hospital here on Monday. Anil Raj, 40, a resident of Bikkarnakatte, a painting contractor associated with Landlinks Constructions, died due to alleged negligence by the hospital staff. Anil reached the hospital complaining of dizziness.

 

Hospital staff reportedly gave him dextrose, which is said to have increased his blood sugar, later leading to cardiac arrest. Relatives and friends of Anil gathered near the hospital and questioned the staff, but they did not get a convincing reply. Following this, a tense situation prevailed in the hospital premises. Police reached on time and eased the situation.