Mangaluru: Reports of 40+ COVID-19 cases at AJ Hospital ‘fake and baseless’; Hospital clarifies
Mangaluru: Following reports on social media that over 40+ people including hospital staff at AJ Hospital in Mangaluru had tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital has issued a clarification that the reports are baseless and fake and has no truth in it.
In an official press release the hospital asserted that the hospital was duly following guidelines set by the government and that there was no need for any patient or hospital staff to be worried when any hospital follows the proper guidelines issued by the government.
“Government has given guidelines on managing hospitals and all are following their norms. As per their protocols when a healthcare worker uses personal protective equipment’s (PPE), they need not be quarantined. The patients visiting hospitals also need not worry of cross infection when protocols are followed” the press release stated.
“But a false news are being spread in social media regarding hospitals and it’s reported 40+ positive patients in our hospital; this is baseless, government releases its bulletin every day and this news is far from truth. As per precautionary measure 25 staffs who were involved in managing her (P-1009) are kept under observation only. They are not tested positive at all” the statement added.
“This press release is issued to take the fear off from peoples’ mind regarding hospitals and healthcare workers; just clapping, lighting lamp and ringing bell is not sufficient, appreciate the efforts of COVID warriors and support them instead of defaming them” the hospital further urged people.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
