ALAPPUZHA: A doctor at Vandanam Medical College was attacked by a patient. The doctor was attacked by a youth named Shaiju, a native of Thakazhi, who came to the hospital for treatment. While the doctor was trying to put a stitch on Shaiju's forehead, he grabbed the doctor's hand and twisted it. Dr Anjali, a house surgeon of the surgical emergency department, was injured.

The doctor said that Shaiju was under the influence of alcohol. Shaiju reached the hospital with an injury on his forehead. Shaiju, who created panic in the hospital after the attack, was taken away by the staff. He escaped in the meantime. The doctor said that she has filed a complaint with the Ambalappuzha police about the incident.