Alappuzha: A duty doctor at the General hospital here was beaten up by a patient in an inebriated condition when he was brought to the hospital after being injured in a clash at a bar last Saturday. Though the hospital superintendent complained to the police, the accused has not been arrested so far. According to the hospital authorities, the incident took place on Saturday night at 9pm. The patient Rinash, 22, Thayyil House, South Aryad, here was brought to the hospital by his friends with a wounded hand.
When the accused was asked to lie down on the table, he pushed the doctor and punched a patient who was sitting near the doctor. The patient fearing further attacks, hid behind the doctor. Suddenly, Rinash allegedly went berserk bashing up both the doctor and the patient. They sustained minor injuries. The superintendent alerted the police and the accused was taken into custody. South police said that they were looking into the incident.“Action will be taken. No FIR has been registered”, police said.
Sangeetha Joseph, member, Kerala Government Medical Officer's Association (KGMOA) said that the accused should be arrested immediately. “This is the second time a doctor has been beaten up in the same hospital. In another incident a week ago, a doctor was beaten up by another drunkard who was brought for a medical check-up. Doctors feel insecure now,” she said.
