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Chennai govt hospital doctor stabbed by patient's son

IndiaTimes Thursday, 14 November 2024 ()
An oncologist at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Super-Specialty Hospital, Dr Balaji Jaganathan, was seriously injured in a knife attack by a patient's relative dissatisfied with the treatment his mother received. The attack sparked protests by medical professionals demanding better security measures. The assailant was apprehended, and authorities promised swift action and increased security at medical facilities.
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News video: Ground Report from Guindy: Chennai Doctor Stabbed by Patient's Relative, Sparks Protests at Hospital

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A doctor in Chennai was critically injured after being stabbed by a patient's relative at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH). The violent attack, which occurred in the hospital's oncology department, has led to widespread protests from medical professionals demanding better safety...

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