Doctor on duty attacked by accused and brother, cop injured

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In yet another incident of attacks on doctors, two men manhandled a doctor at the Fort Taluk Hospital in the capital city. An accused attacked a doctor when he was brought for a medical examination. The incident happened last evening in the hospital. A police officer of the Thampanoor station was also injured in the attack.

The accused identified as Vivek created a commotion in an inebriated condition yesterday. He attacked the doctor when he was brought to the hospital for a medical examination. His brother Vishnu reached the hospital soon after Vivek was taken into custody, and manhandled the doctor. He attacked the sub inspector of Thampanoor police station when he tried to stop him from attacking the doctor. He damaged the medical equipment of the hospital. A case was registered in the names of the two after taking the doctor’s statement.