Srinagar, May 24 -- The family members alleged that a 34-year-old patient, Waseem Ahmed Pathan, a resident of Bilal Colony Pampore, died at Paras hospital due to medical negligence of the doctor.

They said that Waseem, who was admitted to the hospital eight days ago for treatment of an intestinal infection, died earlier this morning.

His family and relatives gathered outside the hospital premises, staging a protest and demanding accountability.

According to the protesting family members, the doctor allegedly charged Rs 2.5 lakhs for the treatment. They claim that despite the hefty sum, the doctor failed to provide proper care, which led to Waseem's untimely death.

Waseem had cyst that was removed before few days and he was discharged ...