"We have ordered an inquiry into the incident to find out if it is true or not. College authorities have denied it," Kerala Health Minsiter V S Sivakumar said tonight.
The Health Secretary had been asked to conduct the probe, the minister told PTI.
Television channels showed footage of the Onam festivities at the operation theatre of the cardiology department. A floral carpet 'Pookalam' was also laid to greet the 100 odd staff, including doctors.