Hyderabad: A 28-year-old businessman lost his life while undergoing a dental procedure for smile enhancement ahead of his wedding at a clinic in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. Based on a complaint from the deceased father Vinjam Ramulu, the police registered a case against the dental clinic under Section 304A of the IPC for causing death by negligence. According to Vinjam Ramulu, his son fell unconscious after being administered anaesthesia during the procedure suggesting the possibility of a drug overdose. Laxmi Narayana reportedly paid a visit to the clinic alone for a ‘smile designing’ procedure. In the evening, clinic staff informed them that their son had lost consciousness during the procedure and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead.
As per news reports, the engagement ceremony of Laxmi Narayana was conducted a week ago and his marriage was slated for next month. In his complaint, Ramulu stated that his son was hale and hearty when he left their residence in Hydernagar near Kukatpally and blamed the doctors for his son’s death. The victim’s father lodged a complaint at the Jubilee Hills Police Station demanding the arrest of those responsible for the incident. He demanded strict action against the doctors concerned. The police registered a case and are investigating. The police are investigating the cause of death of the young man and whether the death was caused by the negligence of the dentist and dental clinic or not ? Further details will be disclosed after the investigation, the police said.