A doctor identified as Vasanth created flutter at government-run Gandhi Hospital by trying to commit suicide. The doctor few days back was suspended on charges of spreading fake news on coronavirus. The police officials who reached the venue foiled his attempt by overpowering him and snatching petrol bottle from him. The cops also sprinkled water on him and removed his shirt as a precautionary measure. He was later bundled into a police vehicle and was carried away.
According to reports, doctor Vasanth took the extreme step for the injustice don to him by suspending him. He also leveled allegations of corruption against the hospital authorities. The police personnel tried to pacify him and appealed to him not to resort to any extreme step. The doctor continued threatening the policemen and media persons to stay away from him.
