Date:29/07/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/07/29/stories/2007072960620800.htm

Tamil Nadu

Medical superintendent detained

SALEM: Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption personnel have detained the medical superintendent of Mettur Government Headquarters Hospital on the charge of demanding money to operate upon a patient.

DV and AC sources told The Hindu that Mayayi (55) of Mettur was hospitalised following complications in her uterus.

Medical superintendent

K. Kalamani allegedly demanded Rs.3,500 for a surgery to remove the uterus.

Based on a complaint preferred by Mayayi’s son Jayapal, a team of officials detained the doctor while receiving the sum.

— Special Correspondent