Patient’s bid to escape using bedsheets proves fatal
Tribune News Service
Karnal, April 6
A 55-year-old patient died after falling from the sixth floor of KCGMC hospital here when he tried to escape using a “rope” made of bedsheets and IV sets in the wee hours on Monday. He was a suspected Covid patient and was in the isolation ward of the hospital. His samples were collected on Sunday and the report had come out negative.
The deceased was a resident of Noorpur village in Panipat. He was admitted in the hospital on April 1 with multiple ailments. He was suffering from acute pancreatic and kidney problems. He showed symptoms in an x-ray report, following which his samples were collected, said the hospital authorities.
The incident took place at around 3.30 am when he tried to escape from the hospital by using bedsheets and IV sets. He fell and died on the spot. After the confirmation that his report was negative, his post-mortem examination was conducted and the body was handed over to the family members.
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said that the reason behind his attempt to escape is yet to be determined.
