Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (PH)

Udupi, Nov 21: After street singer Vaikunta, famously known as Kundapur Rockstar Vaikunta died in Udupi district hospital due to multiple organ failure, people have started blaming the district hospital doctors for their negligence.

Ranjith who had admitted Vaikunta to the Udupi district hospital, blamed Dr Nagesh from Udupi district hospital for Vaikunta’s death and cited his negligent attitude as the cause.

However, Dr Nagesh has clarified the incidents that took place in the hospital. Speaking to media, Dr Nagesh said that Ranjith had admitted the patient Vaikunta to the hospital. However, Vaikunta was admitted to the ward as there were no vacant beds in ICU at that time.

Nagesh stated that without the permission of doctors, Ranjith forcefully entered into the ICU and started arguing with casualty medical officer Vasu. Vasu tried to control Ranjith and said it is responsibility of doctors to treat patients and it’s their service. But Ranjith continued to argue and started shooting a video of the patients in the hospital. The hospital staff objected to this act, said Dr Nagesh.

Dr Nagesh also stated that the hospital administration has put a protocol in place. If any untoward incident happens or if anyone stops the hospital staff from performing their duties, the police are to be intimidated. Hence, as per protocol, the hospital staff called the police.

Dr Nagesh agreed that he had a heated argument with Ranjith as he was behaving in an uncontrollable manner. When the police arrived, Dr Nagesh said that Ranjith admitted his mistake and asked for forgiveness for losing his calm.

After the issue was sorted and the police left, Dr Nagesh went for lunch. However, he came to know that Ranjith is filing a case against him. Hence, he has issued a written statement, as people need to know his side of story and the incidents that happened in the hospital.