Man commits suicide in hospital

Mandya: A suspected Covid-19 patient allegedly committed suicide at Mandya Medical College Hospital on Thursday.
According to sources, the 55-year-old person from Malavalli town was found dead in a toilet. His body was hanging from the window grill. He was admitted at MIMS three days ago and kept in the observation ward. His throat swab was sent to the lab. However, he committed suicide before the arrival of the test result which proved to be negative. Manchegowda, district health officer (DHO) said that the man was visibly under stress for unknown reasons and his suicide was not related to Covid fears.