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Doctor Slapped, Healthcare Workers Attacked in Telangana PHC; Accused in Custody
- •A woman doctor was allegedly slapped twice inside her chamber at Bhoodan Pochampally Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Telangana, captured on CCTV.
- •The accused, Dudyala Venkata Thirupathi, reportedly assaulted three PHC staff members, including two women, and attacked patients who tried to intervene.
- •CCTV footage shows the man also assaulting another staff member, picking up a stethoscope, and striking a healthcare worker near the doorway.
- •The accused allegedly damaged a computer before leaving for a police station, where PHC employees also filed a complaint.
- •Police have registered a case, taken the accused into custody, and are assessing his suspected mental unsoundness; healthcare workers protested, demanding action and better security.
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A woman doctor named Dr Swetha was allegedly assaulted by a man who entered her chamber and slapped her twice after visiting the facility for a leg injury treatment. The attacker also targeted other healthcare workers, took a stethoscope from the table, and damaged a computer before going to a police station.
Police registered a case based on a complaint submitted by the PHC staff and took the accused, identified as Dudyala Venkata Thirupathi, into custody. Officials noted he is suspected to be mentally unsound and are carrying out a medical assessment to evaluate his condition.
Following the incident, healthcare workers at the PHC briefly staged a protest while wearing black badges. They demanded strict action against the accused and called for enhanced security arrangements to ensure the safety of medical staff while treating patients.
