7 years of jail if someone attacks doctors in Kerala - Video
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Taking note of the continuous violence against doctors following the unfortunate demise of Dr Vandana Das, who was recently stabbed to death by a patient, the Kerala Government has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting doctors, healthcare workers, and medical students.
The Government ordinance which proposed amendment in Kerala Health Care Service Workers and Health Care Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act 2012, has prescribed up to seven years of jail for anyone who attacks and causes bodily harm to any healthcare worker or professional. Apart from this, such a person would be liable to pay a fine between Rs one lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
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