Former KGMU Neurosurgeon Assault Case: Two accused arrested in connection

Lucknow: In the latest update regarding the alleged brutal assault on a former King George's Medical University (KGMU) neurosurgeon by relatives over the death of their patient, two people have been arrested for their alleged involvement with the case. 

This comes after the duo confessed to their crime of allegedly assaulting and thrashing the doctor who is also the owner of of a private hospital in Gomti Nagar Extension. The duo are residents of Banthara in Lucknow and Rae Bareli district.

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During the investigation, the police identified these two people in connection with the case and interrogated them. Subsequently, the two accused also revealed the names of their aides. The police are now working on locating the rest of the suspects involved in this matter, as per TOI news report. 

Medical dialogues recently reported that a former King George's Medical University (KGMU) neurosurgeon, also the owner of a private hospital in Gomti Nagar Extension was allegedly brutally thrashed by relatives of a patient who died during treatment at the medical facility. Holding the doctor responsible for the death of the patient, the relatives of the deceased allegedly slapped, punched and thrashed the doctor using sticks, and rods leaving him injured.

The video captured on the hospital's CCTV went viral on social media sparking outrage within the medical community and among the general public. The viral video depicted each relative taking turns brutally attacking the doctor, while he attempted to shield himself by using his hands to protect his head.

Later, the hospital staff intervened and protected the doctor from the attack. After sustaining serious injuries, the doctor was admitted to a private hospital in Chowk. He is currently undergoing treatment. 

Condemning the attack on the doctor, the Lucknow Branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) held a protest demanding immediate action against the attackers. Around 150 doctors marched from the IMA building in River Bank Colony to Shaheed Smarak on Thursday.

Submitting a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, the association requested the police administration to investigate the matter thoroughly and take strict action against those responsible for the attack on the doctor. They also threatened to initiate a nationwide strike if the police failed to arrest the culprits.

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