Dariyapur: In yet another shocking incident highlighting the growing safety concerns of medical professionals, a doctor at Lokhandwala General Hospital in Dariyapur was brutally attacked and stabbed by the relatives of a patient after he suggested referring them to another hospital.
Incident Details
- The victim, Dr. Safwan Badi (25), a medical officer originally from Morbi, has been working at Lokhandwala Hospital for over 2.5 years.
- On Sunday, he was examining a patient with multiple injuries when he advised the accompanying individuals that a police case would be required.
- Since no surgeon was available at the hospital, he suggested they shift the patient to another medical facility for better treatment.
Attack on Doctor
- The patient’s relatives became aggressive and argued with the doctor and hospital staff.
- The situation escalated when one of them pulled out a knife and stabbed Dr. Safwan on the left side of his chest.
- Despite his injuries, the doctor raised an alarm, and nearby people rushed to help, prompting the attackers to flee the scene.
Police Investigation Underway
- The Dariyapur Police have registered a case against three unidentified attackers.
- An investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprits responsible for the brutal assault.
Rising Violence Against Doctors
This incident adds to the increasing number of attacks on healthcare professionals in India, raising serious concerns about doctor safety in hospitals. Medical associations have repeatedly called for stronger legal protection and security measures to prevent such violent attacks.
