Man awaiting COVID-19 report slits own throat; tests -ve later

Madhya Pradesh: A 30-year-old man, who was waiting for his COVID-19 test report, allegedly killed himself by slitting his own throat in a government-run medical college in Madhya Pradesh.

However, the test report of the man came out as negative after his death.

On May 14, the man was admitted to the hospitals as a COVID-19 suspect after he complained of cough and respiratory problems. On May 15, his swab samples were collected

But around 6.30 pm on May 16, Sunday, the man killed himself by slitting his throat using a vegetable knife to kill himself.

However, Family members of the deceased demanded a probe claiming the victim was not given proper medical treatment.