Archive · 17 Jan 2026

Doctors Protest After Attack in Bhubaneswar Hospital

Doctors Protest After Attack in Bhubaneswar Hospital

Doctors at a government hospital in Bhubaneswar, India, protested after a patient's relative attacked a doctor and a dressing staff.

The relative, identified as Bindu Sagar Rout, allegedly hit the doctor with a helmet during an argument.

The doctor suffered a bone injury in his hand.

Police have arrested the accused, and the doctors are demanding better security at the hospital.

The Health and Family Welfare secretary visited the hospital and assured the doctors that their safety would be ensured.

This is the second such incident in recent months, highlighting concerns about the safety of medical staff.

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