Patient dies after jumping from hospital 2nd floor in Mumbai

A patient undergoing treatment at the civic-run KEM Hospital allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of the hospital at Parel in central Mumbai today, police said.

Mumbai: A patient undergoing treatment at
the civic-run KEM Hospital allegedly committed suicide by
jumping from the second floor of the hospital at Parel in
central Mumbai today, police said.

The deceased identified as Baliram Bhaval, 30, a resident
of Mahatma Phule Chawl in Kandivali, was undergoing treatment
for low blood platelet count the KEM hospital, they said.

He was admitted to S K Patil hospital in Malad a few days
ago. As his condition deteriorated, he was shifted to KEM
hospital, police said.

He seemed frustrated and would shout in anger throughout
the day in the hospital disturbing all, they added.

Bhaval`s family members had decided to take him to their
native place for treatment, police said adding at around 5.30
am, a taxi was hired and he was taken towards the vehicle.

Bhaval suddenly ran towards the hospital and jumped from
the second floor of the building, resulting in his death,
police said.

PTI

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