Mob Attack: Paediatrician brutally attacked with knife after infant death, IMA condemn assault
Hyderabad: Around 150 doctors from Hyderabad and neighbouring districts participated in a protest launched by the Telangana branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday after a paediatrician from Siddartha Children’s Hospital in Peddapalli was allegedly attacked with a knife by family members and relatives of a deceased infant, including a mob of 200 people leading to serious injuries.
According to the association, the doctor was attacked in his chamber in broad daylight and was chased on the main road but the doctor escaped to save his life. One individual among the mob allegedly stabbed the doctor and he suffered four stab wounds due to knife injuries.
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As per the Telangana Today news report, the incident took place after the relatives of the seven-month-old baby blamed the doctor for the death of their child. It has been alleged that the infant died from an overdose of medicine. The child was admitted to the hospital a few days ago, however, died unfortunately during treatment. As a result, they stormed the hospital and looted furniture along with attacking the doctor.
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