Renowned Doctor in Mangaluru passes away after suffering cardiac arrest on duty in hospital
Mangaluru: Renowned urologist of the Kasturba Medical College Hospital (KMC) in the city Dr. G.G. Lakshman Prabhu, who had suffered a heart attack earlier, died at the hospital on Friday morning. He was 61.
Dr. Prabhu had suffered the heart attack about a week ago, while on duty at the KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, and was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU). On Friday morning, however, he passed away, having failed to respond to the treatment.
Dr. Prabhu had worked as a specialist in Urology for 36 years, and was greatly respected for his eye for detail, accuracy of diagnosis and empathetic treatment of patients. He had been elected as secretary (elect) of the Urological Society of India (USI) in 2022.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
