Pune, Dec 10 (PTI) Infuriated over the death of an elderly patient at a private hospital in Pune city, his relatives went on a rampage and pelted stones, damaging glass facade at the medical facility on Wednesday, an official said.

While the patient’s kin alleged medical negligence, the hospital condemned the vandalism and asserted it followed national and international guidelines for managing "high-risk" cases.

The incident took place in the Hadapsar area and police later booked seven persons, including the deceased person's son, in connection with the vandalism.

Citing preliminary information, the official said the kin of the patient admitted to Sahyadri Hospital turned violent after he died during treatment.

“The angry mob threw stones and damaged the main glass entrance of the hosp

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