Worker set on fire at Ponneri government hospital
A 36-year-old hospital employee in Tamil Nadu was severely burned after an unidentified assailant set her on fire while she was leaving work. Police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack, considering both personal and professional disputes.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding workplace safety for healthcare staff and the security of public hospital premises.
A 36-year-old casual employee of the Ponneri Government Hospital in Tiruvallur district suffered severe burns after an unidentified person allegedly set her on fire after pouring petrol on her on the hospital premises.
The victim, Rajeshwari, 36, was working in the emergency department of the hospital. The police said she was leaving the hospital after completing her duty when an unidentified man allegedly poured petrol from a bottle on her.
Shocked, Rajeshwari ran back towards the emergency department. The man allegedly struck a matchstick and threw it at her.
Doctors and nurses at the hospital immediately rushed to her aid, put out the flames and provided first aid. Rajeshwari suffered burns to her face, chest, hands and legs, with doctors assessing the extent of burns at around 50%.
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