Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur

Puttur, Nov 14: An auto-rickshaw driver who sustained serious injuries after a car rammed into his vehicle from behind on National Highway 75 at Myrakatt, Biliyur village, on November 13, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Puttur.

The deceased has been identified as Sadashiva (55), a resident of Saralikatte Naitadka. He was travelling from Uppinangady towards Biliyur in his auto-rickshaw when the accident occurred. The passenger, Vasantha, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment and is reported to have recovered.

According to the relatives, Sadashiva was conscious and speaking until the evening. However, he was reportedly complaining of body pain and chest pain. His family members allegedly requested the hospital authorities to shift him to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.

The relatives alleged that the hospital staff did not agree to the transfer and asked them to wait for the chief doctor. Despite repeated requests, the hospital reportedly refused to shift him, prompting the family to express anger over the handling of his treatment.

Following news of his death, auto-rickshaw drivers and local residents gathered outside the hospital. They demanded that a case be registered against the doctors for alleged negligence in treatment and sought compensation of Rs 50 lac for the deceased's family.