Maharashtra: 81-year-old COVID patient commits suicide at Govt Medical College in Nagpur

Nagpur: An 81-year-old COVID-19 patient allegedly committed suicide at the Government Medical College (GMC) on Monday, sources said.

According to the sources, the deceased has been identified as Purushottam Gajbhiye.

The body of the patient was first traced in the morning by the Janitor, who came to clean the washroom. When there was no response, the hospital staff broke open the door.

What forced him to take the extreme step was not clear.

Ajni Police have registered a case of accidental death.

Further probe was on, the sources added. (UNI)