On Camera, Man Slaps Doctor, Attacks Staff Inside Telangana Health Centre
A man was arrested after being caught on CCTV assaulting a doctor and staff members at a Primary Health Centre in Telangana. The accused, who was receiving treatment for a leg injury, also damaged hospital property before turning himself in to the police.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing concerns regarding the safety of healthcare workers in public facilities and the need for improved security measures.
A woman doctor and other healthcare workers were allegedly assaulted while on duty at the Bhoodan Pochampally Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Telangana on Thursday.The accused, Dudyala Venkata Thirupathi, allegedly attacked Dr Swetha inside her chamber. Thirupathi also assaulted other PHC staff after receiving treatment for a leg injury, officials said.The incident was captured on CCTV. The footage shows the accused entering the doctor's room and assaulting Dr Swetha while she was seated at her desk.The man is seen slapping the doctor twice before turning towards another staff member and assaulting him as well.The footage further shows the accused picking up a stethoscope kept on the table and walking out of the room.
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