Mysuru, June 17 -- * Tension at Jayadeva Hospital over 'treatment delay'

* Dy. Commissioner seeks report; Hospital Medical Superintendent denies negligence

Tension prevailed at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road last night after relatives of patients alleged that doctors were unavailable during critical hours and that more than 12 patients had died in the last 48 hours due to a lack of timely medical attention.

Angry relatives accused the hospital administration of negligence. They entered various sections of the hospital, including wards and emergency units, recorded videos and circulated them on social media.

The relatives alleged that doctors were absent during night shifts and often reported...