CM Punjab orders investigation into 'horrific' death of patient at Mayo hospital.

LAHORE -- Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar ordered an investigation into the death of a patient at Mayo Hospital.

The patient in question was a 73-year-old, who was shown tied helplessly to his bed according to a video on social media. In the hospital's isolation ward, the patient could be heard asking for medical staff to tend to him, but his hands and feet were tied to the bed.

The patient was allegedly not given medication, oxygen or adequate medical attention by the staff, following which he reportedly succumbed to the symptoms.

Famous journalist Hamid Mir shared the video on his Twitter account.

After the patient's death, CM Punjab ordered a 'detailed inquiry' from the concerned officials. 'Strict action will be taken if anyone is found guilty,' said the tweet by the Government of Punjab Twitter account.

Meanwhile, Mayo Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Asad Aslam...