<p>In the wake of complaints that hospitals are turning away Covid-19 patients citing lack of beds, police have registered an FIR against Fortis Hospital on Bannerghatta Road.</p>.<p>Utpal Sinha, a 77-year-old Covid-19 patient suffering from serious breathing problems, died on the premises of the hospital after the authorities refused to admit him.</p>.<p>Bommanahalli Health Officer Dr Nagendra had complained to the Puttenahalli police that the death was caused due to medical negligence by the hospital authorities.</p>.<p>As per the rules, the hospital should have given 50% of the total 339 beds to the government. However, they have given only 45 beds. The complainant said this was in clear violation of the rules.</p>.<p>Police have registered a case against six members of the hospital management board. Two days ago, a team of officials had visited the hospitals and issued notices for violating the rules.</p>
<p>In the wake of complaints that hospitals are turning away Covid-19 patients citing lack of beds, police have registered an FIR against Fortis Hospital on Bannerghatta Road.</p>.<p>Utpal Sinha, a 77-year-old Covid-19 patient suffering from serious breathing problems, died on the premises of the hospital after the authorities refused to admit him.</p>.<p>Bommanahalli Health Officer Dr Nagendra had complained to the Puttenahalli police that the death was caused due to medical negligence by the hospital authorities.</p>.<p>As per the rules, the hospital should have given 50% of the total 339 beds to the government. However, they have given only 45 beds. The complainant said this was in clear violation of the rules.</p>.<p>Police have registered a case against six members of the hospital management board. Two days ago, a team of officials had visited the hospitals and issued notices for violating the rules.</p>