Dead man's finger bitten by stray dog in Telangana mortuary
At a government hospital in Telangana, a stray dog got into an old mortuary and nibbled on the finger of a deceased man's body, exposing serious lapses in hospital upkeep.
The body belonged to Pole Bheemeshwar, a 32-year-old lorry driver whose remains were brought for post-mortem on March 2 after being found in a local lake.
Health minister orders inquiry, 4 staffers suspended
The incident went viral after video footage surfaced online, sparking public anger.
Authorities responded quickly—Telangana's Health Minister ordered an inquiry and sent officials to inspect the hospital and speak with Bheemeshwar's family.
Four staff members were suspended for negligence.
The case has put the spotlight on poor infrastructure at government hospitals, with promises from the state to improve conditions so families don't have to go through something like this again.