Tension surfaced in the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) here on Saturday following the death of a 65-year old patient, who was undergoing treatment for snakebite. According to information, Sabitri Nayak of Sahupada under Baleswar Sadar block had been admitted in the DHH after being bitten by a snake in her leg. Her family members had brought her tying rope above the spot of injury. The doctor on duty removed the rope and started treatment. After about 2 hours she died.
Alleging that Sabitri died due to removal of rope and improper treatment, her family members gheroed the hospital and damaged some structures. The situation was pacified following intervention of police. The police have registered a case against some unknown miscreants. The hospital authorities, however, said adequate treatment was given to the patient.