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UK hospital nurse commits suicide after taking hoax call from DJs on Kate's condition

London, Dec 8: An Indian origin Jacintha Saldhana, 46,  who took a hoax call from two Australian DJs about the condition of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, while she was being treated at King Edward

PTI Published : Dec 08, 2012 10:00 IST, Updated : Dec 08, 2012 10:19 IST


The Duke and Duchess said they “were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.”  

The hoax call came from Austrlia's 2DayFM radio, and the DJs obtained intimate details about Kate.  

Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate said, they were 'deeply saddened' by the tragedy. Australian PM Julia Gillard offered her condolences to Jacintha's family saying it was a 'terrible tragedy', but there has been no move for any action against the DJs.

Jasintha, also known as Jess, came to the UK from Goa  more than 10 years ago and settled here with her partner, 49-year-old hospital accountant Benedict Barboza.  

The hospital clarified that Saldanha had not been disciplined over taking the hoax call. 
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