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A son attacked a doctor with a knife in the Tamil Nadu capital of Chennai, accusing him of not treating his mother right. The defendant’s son stabbed the doctor seven times, causing him serious injuries. Hearing the doctor’s screams, hospital staff rushed to the scene and caught the defendant’s son. Subsequently, the employee reported the incident to the police. The police arrived after receiving the news and arrested the suspect.
The matter involves Kalaigniya Centenary Super Specialty Hospital. The hospital admitted a female patient. The female patient’s son also followed her to the hospital, but he was not satisfied with his mother’s treatment. On Wednesday, the female patient’s son walked into the outpatient clinic and talked with the doctor about his mother’s treatment. While speaking, he suddenly attacked the doctor with a knife.
Doctor attacked with knife 7 times
The defendant stabbed the doctor seven times in the neck, behind the ears, chest, forehead, back, head and abdomen, causing the doctor to bleed profusely. An anesthesiologist official posted in the hospital’s emergency room told reporters that the doctor himself was a heart patient. He underwent heart surgery. The doctor lost a lot of blood in the attack. He is receiving treatment. His condition is currently stable.
Workers saved doctor’s life
Anesthesiologist officials said hospital staff rushed to the scene after hearing the screams of a female patient’s son who was being attacked with a knife. Since the door was closed, it could not be opened immediately. Later, with the help of security personnel, employees and others, the doctor was rescued. It was he who informed the police. The police obtained information and arrested the accused son of the female patient. The attacker was identified as Vignesh. Vignesh’s mother Kanchana is hospitalized.
Doctors announce strike
The victim doctor’s name is Balaji. Balaji is a renowned oncologist and serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology, Centenary Super Specialty Hospital, Kalaigniya. After the attack on a hospital doctor, government doctors strongly condemned it and announced a strike. It is said that state health minister Subramaniam will talk to the doctors.
The doctor received two units of blood transfusion
Dr. Balaji’s condition is said to have become very serious after the attack. A team of surgeons immediately operated on him. More blood loss. He received two blood transfusions and all his wounds were stitched up. His condition is currently stable. What happened between the doctor and the knife-wielding attacker remains unclear.
What was Stalin’s comment on this incident?
CM MK Stalin also issued a statement on the matter. He said the accused was immediately arrested. Dr. Balaji is undergoing treatment at the hospital. A detailed investigation into the incident has been ordered. He said the selfless work of our government doctors is unparalleled and they provide appropriate treatment to patients coming to government hospitals regardless of time. It is our responsibility to ensure their safety during this work. The government will take all measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
