The Telangana Hospitals & Nursing Homes Association (THANA) has strongly condemned the attack on Dr Shravan Kumar at Korutla and his eventual suspension.
"We demand the revoking of his suspension and his immediate reinstatement, and action against the culprits who attacked the doctor and paramedical staff and damaged the hospital. Our members will participate in a relay hunger strike at the Babu Jagjeevan Ram statue in Mancherial, Karimnagar, to express our solidarity with Dr Shravan Kumar," said Dr V S Rao, President of THANA, and Dr. M V Prasad, Secretary.
On May 5, an auto driver was admitted to the Korutla Area Hospital of severe sunstroke. He passed away quickly, leading to protests of medical negligence from his family members, and alleged manhandling of the hospital staff including Dr Shravan. Dr Shravan was placed under suspension until the conclusion of all proceedings related to the charges against him.