CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Further disturbing details have surfaced in the case of Dr. Alok Singla, a top neurologist at Adena Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic and Spine Institute (AOSI), who earlier raised concerns about his mental health after reporting hearing voices in his home.
The Chillicothe Police Department has recently released the audio recording of the 9-1-1 call placed by Singla, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing situation into the doctor. The distressing call details Singla’s account of hiding in his basement, stating he was doing so because “the voices” were emanating from upstairs. He further added that he felt these voices were attempting to take his picture.
“I don’t care about the noises, but perhaps there are some kind of gadgets or somebody is there,” Singla can be heard telling the dispatcher. Even more alarmingly, Singla revealed that this wasn’t a singular incident, stating, “It has been going on for six months” and “I am pretty sure it happened in the last house.”
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A peculiar part of the call involved Singla’s assertion that his privacy was being infringed upon, “In my room, one time, I was doing documentation, and someone tried to take a picture, but I could not find anything. Even if I move something, it seems like sometimes; the thing is, someone is taking over my privacy and all this stuff.”
Police responded to the house and did not find anything, other than a distressed Singla, who had taken the batteries out of his electronics.
Singla remains on the job at Adena, despite the hospital administration’s knowledge of the situation. There is still no official comment from Adena regarding the incident.
This comes on the heels of earlier concerns about Singla’s behavior, following multiple allegations of sexual harassment from patients and staff. The accusations, which range from inappropriate touching to sending sexual text messages, put Singla’s professional conduct under scrutiny.
If you or someone you know needs mental health intervention, The Mental Health Hotline offers a free, confidential 24-hour service, available at (866) 903-3787.