Hyderabad, May 9 -- A doctor at area hospital in Korutla was suspended after allegations of medical negligence that led to the death of a 44-year-old patient. The family of the deceased also assaulted medical staff and vandalised the hospital property.

A 44-year-old auto driver, Najibur Rahman from Korutla town in the Jagtial district, vomited due to sunstroke near a bus stand on Sunday, May 5. He was rushed to the area hospital in Korutla. Rahman was brought to the hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

Upon learning about the death, the family accused the on-duty doctor of negligence, leading to a confrontation where hospital staff were reportedly attacked, property worth Rs 2 lakh vandalised, and the bereaved family member...