Dhenkanal: A 35-year-old man allegedly died after jumping off the fourth floor of the Dhenkanal District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) late on Friday night, putting a spotlight on the safety measures at the government health facility.
The deceased has been identified as Manoj Dehury of Gandhi Mandir Road, under Dhenkanal Town Police Station limits.
As per initial information, Manoj was admitted to the DHH two days ago following seizures and high blood pressure. He allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of the hospital building. The reason behind the extreme step is yet to be ascertained.
Security staff present on the premises immediately rushed him to the OPD after he jumped from the fourth floor, but doctors declared him brought dead.
The incident has triggered questions about how a patient could reach the fourth floor and take such a step despite the presence of security personnel.
Meanwhile, Dhenkanal Town Police have started a probe into the matter.
