Ernakulam: A patient has been arrested for attacking a doctor in Kalamassery Medical College hospital. Doyal, a native of Vattekunnu is the accused. The incident occurred at around 11 pm on Monday. Doyal was brought to the hospital by his relatives with injuries suffered in accident. However, he turned violent during treatment. In the complaint filed by Dr Irfan Khan of the medical college, Doyal slapped him on face and threatened to kill him. It is also alleged that the accused hurled abuses at women employees.
Doyal was behaving abnormally since he reached the hospital. He argued with the security personnel and pushed him. When Dr Irfan, who was on duty, arrived to treat him, he attacked him and slapped him on face. The accused continued to make ruckus in the hospital so the authorities informed the police.
The police reached the spot and the accused was taken into custody. In the wake of Dr Vandana’s murder, the government has directed to take strict action in cases against attack on doctors.
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