Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped the premises of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Saturday after the death of a patient allegedly sparked violence, with the deceased's relatives assaulting a doctor and creating chaos inside the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Shibashankar Behera, a resident of Ogalpada in Jaanla, who had been admitted to the hospital in a critical condition after allegedly consuming poison.

According to hospital sources, Shibashankar died during treatment on Saturday morning.

Following his death, his family members and several villagers accused the hospital of medical negligence, alleging that lapses in treatment led to his death. The situation quickly escalated as an agitated group allegedly assaulted a doctor, turning parts of the hospital premises into a virtual battleground.

On receiving information, a team from Khandagiri Police Station rushed to the hospital and brought the situation under control. Police detained several people involved in the disturbance and took them to the police station for questioning.

Police have also begun examining CCTV footage from the hospital to identify those involved in the assault and determine the sequence of events.

Speaking on the incident, the officer-in-charge of Khandagiri Police Station said appropriate legal action would be taken against those found responsible for the violence.

Meanwhile, authorities are continuing their investigation into both the alleged assault on the doctor and the circumstances surrounding the patient's death. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has not yet issued an official statement on the allegations of medical negligence.