Karnataka: Dead patient’s kin attack doctors, staff at Gadag hospital

GADAG: Irked by the death of a Covid-19 patient, his relatives allegedly attacked doctors and medical staff at Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) here on Monday.
It is said that a person suffering from severe fever was brought from Chinchali village in the morning, but he was made to wait for a long time due to unavailability of beds. The patient’s relatives, who claimed they are relatives of a ZP member, alleged that doctors collected swab sample from the patient, but he died by afternoon.
“He died due to delayed treatment. If doctors and staff had taken him in soon, he could have been saved,” they alleged.
As the crowd started assaulting doctors and staff in the Covid ward, the hospital looked like a battlefield. Gadag assistant commissioner, the DSP, GIMS director and other officials rushed to the spot and controlled the situation.
Doctors, medical staff go on strike
Following the incident, doctors and medical staff went on strike in the afternoon. Much to the inconvenience of patients. The staff demanded action against those who assaulted them and sought protection. “We are attending Covid and non-Covid patients by risking our lives. If such incidents recur, we won’t be able to perform our duties,” they said.
However, no case was registered till late evening as Gadag police are still inquiring about the incident with both the parties.