Karnataka hospital staff suspended after patients made to clean human waste
In Karnataka's Haveri district, a hospital reportedly compelled two patients to clean up human excreta, promising them superior medical care and drugs in return. Following the circulation of a video showing the patients performing this task, the state Health and Family Welfare Department took action by suspending Dr. Shankar Y. Hiregowdar and a senior nurse named Vanitha. Additionally, the district authorities have requested a formal report on the incident from Health Officer Dr. Nagaraj.