Chennai – 13th Nov – A government doctor was stabbed seven times on Wednesday morning at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Hospital by a young man posing as an employee. The doctor, an oncologist who also has a heart condition, sustained injuries to his upper chest. He is currently in the ICU but is reported to be in stable condition, sources said.
The attack occurred around 10:15 a.m. in the hospital’s outpatient department (OPD), causing shock among the hospital staff and patients. The assailant reportedly believed the doctor had prescribed incorrect medication for his mother, a cancer patient.
Accompanied by his friends, he waited for his turn to meet Dr. Balaji. Upon gaining entry to the doctor’s office, he launched a brutal attack, wielding a kitchen knife with which he stabbed the unsuspecting doctor in the neck, the report added.
Despite Dr Balaji’s attempt to defend himself, he sustained critical injuries to his ear, head, and upper chest.
After the assault, he attempted to escape but was apprehended by hospital staff and later handed over to the police at the Guindy station.
In response to this violent act, the Service and PG Doctors Association has issued a strong condemnation and has called upon the government to ensure that swift justice is served to those responsible for this heinous crime. The association’s members have also initiated a flash strike, suspending all non-emergency services at the hospital, to protest against the assault and demand measures to protect healthcare professionals.
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