Tension erupts at private hospital in Bhubaneswar after scuffle between journalist and security guards

Tension gripped a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after a journalist from a web channel and security staff allegedly exchanged blows on Monday. 

As per reports, an auto-rickshaw driver had suffered burn injuries following an electrocution on Sunday.  He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.

After the insurance limit on his BSKY card was exhausted, the hospital authorities asked his family members to take him elsewhere. 

After coming to know about the incident, a journalist from a web portal visited the hospital to gather information regarding the incident. However, the security staff allegedly did not allow him to carry out his duty, leading to an altercation between him and the security personnel. Later, they allegedly exchanged blows.

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No reactions were received from the hospital authorities in this regard.