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Coronavirus: Doctor suspended for spreading false information tries to set fire to self

A doctor from Hyderabad tried committing suicide as he was suspended on charges of spreading false news on coronavirus

Hyderabad: Dr Vasanth Kumar, a resident medical officer who was suspended on charges of spreading false news about coronavirus, attempted self-immolation in the hospital premises. He alleged that he attempted to kill himself due to harassment by senior officials, including the superintendent of the hospital.