India- Gujarat: Hospital staff thrashes coronavirus-patient, family alleges beating killed him


(MENAFN- NewsBytes) The bereaved family of one Prabhashankar Paatil has alleged that he died due to staff's beating at a government-run hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot, and not due to coronavirus , after a video of the horrifying episode surfaced.

In the 55-second video of September 9, a paramedic was purportedly seen pinning Paatil, shouting at him, while the latter pleaded to be let go.

Here's what happened.

  • In this article Paatil was admitted on September 8, died days later Staff overpowered Paatil, he pleaded for help Coronavirus won't do anything, a female staffer allegedly told Paatil After video gained limelight, authorities tried to allay criticism Paatil suffered from hypertension, claimed hospital Contradicting video proof, hospital said no one "thrashed" Paatil Separately, family said Paatil never had any mental illness Saw black spots on brother's face: Vilas
  • Dates Paatil was admitted on September 8, died days later

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