Patient Dies After Jumping from Fourth Floor of Dhenkanal Hospital
Dhenkanal, Odisha: A tragic incident unfolded at Dhenkanal District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) when a patient allegedly died after jumping from the fourth floor of the hospital building.
According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Manoj Dehury, a 35-year-old resident of the district.
Sources said Dehury had been admitted to the hospital two days earlier after suffering severe seizures and a sudden spike in blood pressure. The incident reportedly occurred around 1 a.m., sending shockwaves through the hospital premises.
Hospital security personnel rushed to the spot upon learning about the incident and immediately shifted the injured patient for emergency treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The incident has raised serious concerns over patient safety and security arrangements at the government-run healthcare facility.
Questions are being asked about how a patient undergoing treatment was able to access a high-rise section of the building without intervention.
Meanwhile, Dhenkanal Town Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Authorities are expected to examine all aspects of the case, including possible lapses in monitoring and security.
The incident has also renewed discussions about the need for stronger safety measures, surveillance systems, and protective barriers in hospitals to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
