(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a disturbing development that highlights the increasing threats facing medical staff, a junior doctor at the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) in Tirupati was attacked by a patient on Saturday (August 24). The attack, which was captured on CCTV, has reignited nationwide discussions on the urgent need for enhanced security measures in medical facilities.
The footage shows patient Bangaru Raju brutally attacking the doctor by pulling her hair and slamming her head against the steel frame of a hospital bed. The incident was quickly dealt with by other doctors who intervened to subdue the attacker.
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In an official letter to SVIMS Director and Vice Chancellor Dr RV Kumar, the intern described the attack in detail and criticised the lack of security presence at the hospital, stressing that the consequences would have been even worse had the attacker been armed.
The attack has sparked protests by hospital staff demanding increased security measures. This incident follows the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which sparked widespread demonstrations and demands for improved protection for medical staff.
The Supreme Court has subsequently formed a ten-member national task force to recommend measures to prevent violence against health workers and ensure better working conditions. The recent attack on SVIMS underscores the urgent need for these measures to protect doctors from violence and ensure their safety while on duty.
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