Caught on camera: Doctor thrashes patient in Odisha's Kalahandi
India Today
A doctor at Dharamgarh Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odisha's Kalahandi reportedly thrashed a man stated to be a patient.
A doctor thrashed a patient inside the hospital campus in Odisha's Kalahandi. The entire incident was caught on camera.
In the video, the doctor, wearing a blue T-shirt, can be seen repeatedly hurling punches at the patient. The incident was reported from Dharamgarh Sub-Divisional hospital.
The Doctor, identified as Shailesh Kumar Dora, lost his cool and started landing punches at the patient constantly after a quarrel in presence of other hospital staff, including the security. The on-duty security guards tried to stop Dora but to no avail.
The patient reportedly went to the hospital with a severe stomach ache. As the doctor was not available, he waited. The patient then inquired about the reason for the absence of the duty doctor.
When the doctor reached the hospital, both of them had a heated argument, following which the doctor started thrashing the patient with a stick, while the hospital staff stood as mute spectators.
Following the incident, both of them lodged complaints against each other at the police station. The victim’s family and local residents blocked nearby NH-130 in a protest demanding action against the doctor.
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