Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Man Attacks Pochampally PHC Staff, Takes Doctor’s Stethoscope
A man went to a health centre in Pochampally to have a leg injury treated.
After staff dressed his injury, he became angry.
Police said he was reportedly mentally unstable.
He attacked three health workers, including two women.
He also attacked the doctor and took her stethoscope.
He damaged a computer at the health centre.
The health workers protested and stopped working for a time.
Police registered a case and said they were investigating.
A reportedly mentally unstable man attacked three Pochampally Primary Health Centre employees, including two women.
The man had visited the health centre for treatment of a leg injury.
He allegedly damaged a computer, attacked Dr. K. Swetha, and took her stethoscope.
PHC staff boycotted duties and protested while wearing black badges.
Police registered a case based on the staff’s complaint and began an investigation.
- Who
- Dudyala Venkata Thirupathi allegedly attacked staff at Pochampally Primary Health Centre, including Dr. K. Swetha.
- What
- Three PHC employees were attacked, a computer was damaged, and the doctor’s stethoscope was taken.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Pochampally Primary Health Centre and the Pochampally police station in Yadadri-Bhongir district.
- Why
- He had visited the PHC for treatment of a leg injury and allegedly became enraged after the injury was dressed.
PHC Staff’s View
Police and Mental-Health Context
Response to the attack
PHC Staff’s View
PHC employees demanded stringent action and protested after the alleged assault.
Police and Mental-Health Context
Police said the accused was mentally unstable, which staff alleged led police to take the incident lightly.
Legal action
PHC Staff’s View
Staff sought stronger action against the person who attacked them and damaged PHC property.
Police and Mental-Health Context
The police said they registered a case based on the staff’s complaint and began an investigation.
- Incident
- A reportedly mentally unstable man attacked PHC staff.
- Location
- Pochampally Primary Health Centre
- People attacked
- Three employees, including two women and a doctor
- Damage
- A computer was damaged and Dr. K. Swetha’s stethoscope was taken.
- Staff response
- PHC employees boycotted duties and held a protest wearing black badges.
- Police action
- A case was filed and an investigation was launched.
- Police official
- Pochampally Sub-Inspector J. Jagan