Bhadrak: Tension prevailed at the district headquarters hospital here as family members of a deceased patient manhandled the medical staff and gheraoed the doctor, alleging medical negligence.
The deceased has been identified as Satyandeu Mallick, ex-Army personnel from Thakurpatna village.
According to sources, he had fallen into a pond and was admitted to Dhusuri Health Centre for treatment. He was later shifted to Bhadrak hospital as his condition deteriorated.
His father alleged that he died as the doctors did not attend to him despite repeated pleas.
Hospital authorities have refuted the allegation of negligence.
