Oncologist Stabbed in Hospital Outrage: Safety Concerns Emerge

A medical oncologist was stabbed by a patient's son at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, causing widespread protests for better safety measures. The assailant was apprehended and arrested. The incident has prompted calls for action from political leaders. The oncologist is stable post-surgery.

An unfortunate incident unfolded at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital when a respected medical oncologist was attacked by a patient's son. The confrontation arose from grievances regarding the treatment of the assailant's mother.

Immediate actions were taken, leading to the assailant's arrest by hospital staff and police. The situation caused significant upheaval, with medical staff protesting vehemently against the breach of safety in their workplace.

Political leaders, including Chief Minister M K Stalin and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, called for preventive measures and tougher security for medical professionals, emphasizing the need to safeguard those serving in government hospitals.

(With inputs from agencies.)