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.