Doctor found dead in hospital parking

LAHORE:

A doctor affiliated with Children's Hospital was found dead in his car in the health facility's parking area.

The deceased, Dr Ahmed Latif, served in the hospital's haematology department as in-charge of the blood bank. According to police officials, the body was several days old at the time it was found.

Initial reports suggest that the doctor had been missing for the past three days.

His family had informed the hospital administration about his disappearance prior to the discovery.

Police said the body was recovered from Dr Latif's vehicle, which had been parked in the hospital parking area. Upon receiving information, law enforcement personnel reached the scene, secured evidence, and initiated legal proceedings. Investigators said the deceased was a resident of a housing society and had been working regular shifts at the hospital.

Preliminary findings indicate that Dr Ahmed may have been under mental stress due to domestic issues in recent months.