Defamatory messages on KMC doctors: Case filed

Team Udayavani, Dec 1, 2019, 11:14 AM IST

Mangaluru: Expressing anguish over defamatory messages being circulated through WhatsApp, regarding its doctors, the management of KMC Hospitals submitted a memorandum to city police commissioner Dr Harsha seeking action against the miscreants.

On November 29, Regional Chief Operating Officer KMC Hospitals Saghir Siddiqui along with Dr Narasimha Pai and Dr M N Bhat approached Dr Harsha and drew his attention to the messages intending to defame the hospital and its doctors.

“We are extremely disturbed with the fake and malicious WhatsApp messages that are being circulated regarding KMC and a couple of doctors. We would like to inform the public that there is no truth in those messages and we have lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime cell and Commissioner of Police. The matter is currently being investigated and we will ensure that legal action is taken with regard to the defamatory messages being circulated,” said a press release from KMC hospitals.

Meanwhile, Dr Harsha has assured of taking action against those involved in the act.