46- year- old man jumped from 6th floor of GMCH after HIV report came positive, died on the spot

A 46-year-old patient jumped from the sixth floor of theGovernment Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32 in Chandigarhfollowing getting his positive HIV report. He died on the spot.

The deceased hasbeen identified as Ramesh (46), who hailed from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. As hejumped from the floor, there was chaos in the hospital. The security guards andthe police were immediately informed. Police reached the spot and started theinvestigation by keeping the body in the mortuary.

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According to the information, the incident happenedat around 3 pm on Friday, when a person suddenly jumped down from the 6th floorof the GMCH. On investigation, it came to light that he was a TB patient andwas admitted to the hospital three days ago. During his routine blood and othertests, he was detected HIV positive. He was not in the sound of his mentalhealth after getting the news of his positive HIV report. The police have beentalking to the family members on the spot and taking note of their statementstill the filing of this report. 

(This story is contributed by Mr. Dinesh K Sharma)