Orthopaedic Surgeon attacked at Trichy ESI Hospital after traffic dispute, 5 booked

Witnessing the assault on the doctor, the hospital authorities called the police. To hold the attackers captive until the police arrived, the hospital authorities locked down the campus, however, the assailants managed to escape.

Condemning the attack on the doctor, the Service Doctors and Postgraduates Association (SDPGA) demanded action against the perpetrators and urged the police to register a case under the Tamil Nadu Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act.  

Speaking to TOI, Dr Aruleeswaran, state treasurer of the association, said, "Doctors are distressed that such an incident occurred inside the hospital premises. It poses a direct threat to our safety. We have lodged a complaint at the Cantonment police station. We shall await progress until morning. If no action is taken against the persons involved in this incident, we shall stage a protest on Wednesday."  

Police have stated that the CCTV footage and mobile videos captured by bystanders had helped identify the suspects involved in the assault. They also said that an investigation is underway and action will be taken against the attackers soon.  

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