THRISSUR: Thrissur Daya hospital doctor Dr Abdul Asees has said that delay in hospitalizing CPM leader Simon Britto resulted in his death. “If had been brought to the hospital a little earlier, his life could have been saved,” said the doctor who treated him at the last stage.

“When Britto reached here, there was no pulse, BP or heartbeat. Britto was had aversion to allopathy treatment. When he had discomfort, he was not ready to rush to a hospital. This is what I could umderstand from those who brought him here,” he said.

Britto, who had been at Public Works department’s guest house, was brought to the hospital on December 31. Hospital authorities have kept safe the affidavit given by those who took him there. In the affidavit it is said that there was unnatural about the death and there was no need for post-mortem.

Simon Britto’s wife alleges mystery behind death

Seena Bhaskar, wife of Simon Britto alleged that there is mystery behind his death. Her remark has become controversial. “He did not have any cardiovascular diseases. He was 64. I associated with him when I was 19. After living with her after so many years I know that he was not a heart patient. The details in the medical and death certificate have contradictions. He did not get the right care at the last moment,” she told a private channel.

Seena asks: It is said that Britto was brought to hospital after he died. Then how do doctors know that he had heart problems? Also it is not clear why Britto spent five hours in AC on the day before his death.

According to earlier reports, when Britto went to attend a programme in Thrissur, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was hospitalised.

“The vehicle which came to pick Britto did not have oxygen. Britto wanted an ambulance with oxygen but the one which came did not have one. Britto was very careful on his health and lived accordingly. People who stood with him gave different versions about his death. Some say he was disturbed as I didn't like him. Nobody was able to give a clear picture. I have the right to know what happened actually but don’t drag me into controversies, she said.

Seena informed that she might approach the government seeking a probe on his death. I will approach his close friend Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac, who had agreed to visit our house after budget. I shall discuss with him and take a decision on seeking probe, she said.