Tragic Scooter Incident: Mechanic Unattended Leads to Viral Outcry

A mechanic named Venkataramanan died after suffering a heart attack while being taken on a scooter to a hospital that denied treatment. A viral video shows his wife Roopa seeking help after they fell. Despite reaching another hospital, it was too late, and Venkataramanan was declared dead.

A mechanic died en route to a hospital after being denied initial treatment for a heart attack, sparking public outrage. Venkataramanan, aged 34, fell off a scooter while his wife, Roopa, sought immediate medical aid from hospitals that cited unavailability of facilities.

The incident, caught on a viral CCTV video, shows Roopa pleading with bystanders for help after the couple fell from their two-wheeler near a transit point to the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. It highlights apparent negligence in emergency care provision.

Ultimately, a cab driver assisted them to the hospital, where Venkataramanan was declared dead. This has prompted widespread discussions on the state of emergency healthcare services. The deceased’s family later donated his eyes.