Thiruvananthapuram: A female doctor was attacked with scissors, and a community health center was vandalized by two men in Kerala on Monday night. The Pangod police swiftly arrested the accused, identified as Arun (35) and Shyam Nair (43).
Incident Details
- The attack took place around 11:35 PM when Arun arrived at the health center for treatment of a head injury.
- The doctor on duty asked him to obtain an OP (Outpatient) ticket, following standard hospital procedures.
- This angered Arun, who verbally abused and threatened the doctor.
- While nurses and the doctor were treating his wound, Shyam Nair forcibly entered the room and started recording a video.
- When the hospital staff objected, both men began abusing the doctor and nurses.
- Arun then went into the injection room, picked up a pair of scissors, and tried to stab the doctor.
- The accused also damaged hospital supplies, including medicines.
Police Action
The hospital staff alerted the Pangod police, who arrived promptly and arrested the accused. A case was registered, and both suspects were produced in court and remanded.
Rising Attacks on Doctors
This shocking attack on a healthcare worker adds to the growing concern over the safety of doctors and medical staff. There have been increasing incidents of violence against healthcare professionals, prompting demands for better security in hospitals.
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