Death of inmate who escaped from mental health centre: Superintendent of Kuthiravattom mental health centre suspended

KOZHIKODE: The health department has suspended Dr KC Ramesan, superintendent of the Government Mental Health Centre in Kuthiravattom, from service. He was suspended under the directions of Health Minister Veena George.

Earlier, the minister had directed the director of the health department to investigate and report on the death of a patient who escaped from the mental health centre. The report found that the Superintendent was negligent in performing his duties.

The director of the health department recommended that action be taken against the superintendent, who had shown negligence in resolving the recurring problems at the hospital. The government ordered the suspension of the superintendent after examining the matter in detail.