Doctor, security staff attacked at Holy Cross Hospital; Two arrested
Thiruvananthapuram: In a disturbing incident, a doctor and hospital security staff were allegedly assaulted in the emergency department of Holy Cross Hospital. Kottiyam police have arrested two persons in connection with the incident.
The incident took place on Tuesday evening after an injured youth was admitted to the hospital following a road accident at Kannanallur. The victim, who sustained injuries in a motorcycle collision with a car, was brought to the hospital by local residents.
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When hospital security staff intervened to defuse the situation, they too were attacked, leading to tension and disruption in the emergency department, as reported by TOI.
Speaking to TOI, the police said that efforts were on to nab the others, including the father of the injured youth, involved in the assault.
The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over the safety of medical professionals.
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