Orthopaedic Surgeon attacked at Trichy ESI Hospital after traffic dispute, 5 booked
Tiruchi: In a case of alleged violence against medical professionals, an orthopaedic surgeon at the Trichy ESI Hospital Milaguparai area became the victim of physical assault after a group of five men attacked him inside the hospital premises over a traffic altercation.
During the altercation, the doctor sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital for treatment. He is currently stable now. Based on his complaint, the police have booked five people in connection.
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The incident occurred when the doctor arrived at the hospital in his car and tried to enter through the main gate. This resulted in a confrontation with the occupants of an oncoming vehicle driven by Praveen, a hotel owner from the Karumandapam area in front of the hospital gate.
As per The Hindu news report, the dispute is believed to have started from a traffic incident. Following a heated exchange, Praveen and his associates entered the hospital and assaulted the doctor.
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