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Violent Attack on Doctors at Mumbai Hospital After Patient Death Raises Concerns About Medical Staff Safety
Nov 08, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Three doctors at R.N. Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai were physically assaulted by a relative of a deceased patient despite their efforts to save the 65-year-old woman. The incident highlights the growing concern of violence against healthcare workers in India, with security personnel allegedly failing to intervene during the attack. Police have filed charges against the assailant as investigations continue.
Kerala Doctor Severely Injured in Machete Attack by Grieving Father at Thamarassery Hospital
Oct 08, 2025 07:16 pm CST
A government doctor in Kozhikode, Kerala was critically injured after being attacked with a machete by the father of a young girl who recently died from amoebic meningitis. The assault occurred at Thamarassery taluk hospital on Wednesday, leaving Dr. Vipin with severe head injuries requiring immediate hospitalization. Police have detained the attacker following this serious incident highlighting the growing concern of violence against healthcare professionals.
Maharashtra Doctor Suffers Ruptured Eardrum After Assault by Patient's Family in Jalgaon Hospital
Oct 05, 2025 12:37 am CST
A junior resident doctor in Jalgaon, Maharashtra was violently attacked by a patient's family after requesting they leave an overcrowded treatment area, resulting in serious injuries including a ruptured eardrum and bloody nose. This marks the third recent assault on medical staff at the facility, highlighting ongoing concerns about healthcare worker safety in India.