Overview
- Hospital officials confirmed that 11 patients died within a 24‑hour period between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning and described the cluster as unusual and tragic.
- Jayadeva management says the deceased were critically ill after heart attacks and arrived beyond the ‘golden hour,’ and it released June 1–16 data showing a 5.98% mortality rate to put the deaths in context.
- Relatives circulated videos alleging doctors were absent on night shifts and the Social Democratic Party of India has demanded a transparent independent inquiry, fueling public alarm.
- Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has asked the hospital for a comprehensive case‑by‑case report and said an independent team of cardiologists will review the deaths.
- The institute serves as a regional tertiary referral centre with heavy daily patient loads, the government has sanctioned 200 extra beds and recruitment is under way, and investigators’ findings could affect public trust and referral plans.