The Medical College police arrested a scrap collector who allegedly took several surgical specimens from the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital.
The accused, Uttar Pradesh native Easwar Chand, was apprehended from the hospital premises soon after the lapse had come to light. The accused reportedly told the police that he was assaulted by a few staff members at the hospital.
The hospital had earlier suspended an attender Ajayakumar, attached to the housekeeping wing, for the lapse.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Veena George has instituted an inquiry into the incident. The Director of Medical Education has been directed to submit an urgent report.
Published – March 16, 2025 09:07 pm IST