Mr.Raja Manikam 74 years old destitute man was admitted (on 24-08-2024) in Snehan Home by Sharon Society of Pondicherry through Orleanpet Police Station letter. At the time of admission he was found to be sick with fever and cold. On Monday (26-08-2024) we took him to TB OPD, while investigation they found his plus rate dropped below normal. The hospital arranged their ambulance to shift the patient to Government Hospital.
He was admitted in emergency ward and underwent treatment and investigation. By evening 8 pm his health condition improved and was able to walk by himself. The patient started insisting us to buy cigarette and alcohol; we explained to him that in the hospital premises it’s not permit able. Next day Tuesday early morning at 4.30 am, while the caregiver was in bathroom, Mr.Raja Manikam picked his bag and absconded from the hospital. We searched whole hospital, and nearest bus station and auto station, he was not found.