Mayurbhanj: In the latest development regarding the case where a quack administered livestock injection to a man in Mayurbhanj, ASI of Mahuladiha police station Pabitra Mohan Rout has been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty.
The action was taken after the quack who had administered the injection was allegedly let off by Rout, informed additional SP.
The quack has been identified as 65-year-old Biswanath Behera of Kantipal in Keonjhar district.
According to reports, Daitari Mahanta of Mahulidiha village under Thakuramunda block in the district, was suffering from prolonged back pain. Following the check-up, Biswanath administered three livestock injections to Daitari.
Later, Daitari complained of severe headache and stomachache. He was immediately admitted to Thakurmunda hospital as his condition deteriorated.
Subsequently, Daitari’s son Gajendra Mahanta learnt that the injections administered to his father were meant for livestock.
