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Hospital thief dies after jumping from second floor in Haryana
A suspected mobile phone thief died after jumping from the second floor of a civil hospital in Sonipat while attempting to flee with a stolen device. The man, who had posed as a patient to gain access to the ward, succumbed to injuries sustained in the fall.
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A man died under dramatic circumstances at Sonipat Civil Hospital after allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a female patient and attempting to escape from pursuing hospital staff. The incident unfolded when the suspect, who had gained entry to the medical ward by posing as a patient, reportedly snatched the phone and fled the ward. Hospital staff members chased the fleeing suspect after raising an alarm about the theft. In an apparent bid to evade capture, the man jumped from the second floor of the hospital building, sustaining fatal injuries in the fall. The exact identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed by authorities. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to establish the suspect's background and motive. Hospital authorities said they are reviewing security protocols following the breach.