Nagaland: Policemen allegedly thrashes doctor
Kohima - After the assault on a senior doctor in Dimapur on April 03 last by policemen on duty, another doctor was assaulted by police personnel on duty in Wokha town.
According to a release issued by the Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch,(IDANSB) President Dr. Kaketo Yepthomi, the victim was "brutally assaulted" despite an appeal to the police personnel and even after producing his proof of identification as a medical professional.
The IDANSB has strongly condemned what it described as "the barbaric act of felony" allegedly committed
by the police personnel on Dr. Mongshithung Murry, while he had gone out of the house to purchase essentials for his family at Wokha town on April 17 last.
IDANSB claimed the victim suffered a massive injury and intense trauma after he was hit by a police baton.
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