Basirhat Hospital vandalised; Doctor, 3 staffers assaulted after death of patient
Kolkata: As resident doctors in Bengal are demanding adequate security at medical colleges and hospitals in light of the brutal rape and murder of a PG trainee, a shocking incident of vandalism occurred at Basirhat Super Speciality Hospital where four staff members including a doctor were allegedly attacked following the death of a patient.
Accusing the doctors and hospital staff of gross negligence, the relatives of the deceased patient allegedly vandalised the hospital damaging computers, furniture, and other hospital property in a fit of rage after losing their patient during treatment at the hospital.
It is reported that they attacked the doctors, nurses, and other hospital personnel and assaulted them which resulted in serious injuries. Additionally, three visitors also sustained harm as a result of the purported vandalism that occurred during the incident.
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As per The Telegraph news report, the relative claimed that they had sought medical assistance from the hospital staff for the patient but the treatment was delayed which they believe led to the death of their patient.
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