Two individuals have been arrested for stealing the property of sufferers admitted to the Kovid Hospital in Baner, run by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
Police have recognized the accused as Sharda Ambiladhage (35) and Anil Tukaram Sangme (35). Ambiladhage used to work as a helper within the hospital.
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Police stated that within the final six months, the hospital had obtained a number of complaints relating to theft of treasured gadgets of sufferers. When the hospital authorities investigated the CCTV footage, they discovered Ambiladhage’s antics suspicious. He was dismissed however was re-hired on account of lack of employees and heavy workload.
Soon the hospital began receiving complaints of theft once more. The valuables of seven sufferers, together with three ladies who died in hospital, have been allegedly stolen on account of Kovid-19. After this the hospital administration knowledgeable the police.
Initial investigations have confirmed the involvement of Sharda Ambiladhage and his aide Anil Sangme within the theft on the hospital. The police have additionally recovered stolen gadgets together with gold jewelery and cell telephones value Rs 1.34 lakh from them.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
