Kataka: A doctor was seriously injured after being attacked by relatives of a patient at the Maniabandha Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kataka district.
The injured doctor has been identified as Dr. Santosh Kandola. He was first treated locally and later shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Kataka for further treatment.
The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the hospital.
According to reports, Adarsh Seth of Kasikia village under Maniabandha police station limits had attempted suicide by consuming poison. His family members brought him to the Maniabandha Community Health Centre for treatment. During examination, the doctor asked the attendants what the patient had consumed and in what quantity. The relatives reportedly replied that he had consumed sodium, and then suddenly turned violent. The attendants allegedly threw potash water on the doctor and hit him with a bucket. Dr. Kandola sustained injuries in the attack.
Maniabandha police reached the spot after being informed, rescued the doctor before sending him to SCB Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Police have started an investigation.
Based on the doctor’s complaint, police have arrested two accused, identified as Shraban Kumar Seth and Bijay Kumar Seth, and forwarded them to court. Efforts are on to nab the other accused involved in the attack.
