In a shocking incident on Wednesday, Dr. Balaji Jaganathan, a government doctor, was stabbed seven times by the son of a patient at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai. The attack took place while Dr. Balaji was working in the hospital’s cancer ward, where the accused’s mother was undergoing treatment. Dr. Balaji sustained injuries to his neck, ear, forehead, back, and stomach and is currently receiving treatment in the ICU.
The accused, identified as Vignesh, reportedly attacked the doctor due to dissatisfaction with the treatment his mother had been receiving. Vignesh’s mother, who had previously undergone chemotherapy at the hospital, was allegedly not receiving the proper care she expected, leading to the violent outburst. After the attack, Vignesh attempted to flee the scene but was swiftly caught and handed over to the police.
In response to this brutal assault, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his concern and directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation. In a statement on social media, he acknowledged the invaluable contributions of government doctors and emphasized the importance of ensuring their safety. “The government will take all measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” he added.
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian also assured that prompt action would be taken. BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan condemned the attack, calling attention to the insecurity faced by doctors in Tamil Nadu’s government hospitals. She further stated that while doctors treat patients selflessly, the rising threats against them were a matter of grave concern. “The Tamil Nadu government should ensure the safety of doctors,” she said.
As investigations continue, the incident has sparked widespread concern about the safety of medical professionals working in public hospitals, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures for healthcare workers.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
