Doctor Attacked by Patient’s Relatives at Kataka CHC, Two Arrested

Kataka: A doctor was seriously injured after being allegedly attacked by the relatives of a patient at Maniabandha Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kataka district. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras.

The injured doctor, identified as Dr Santosh Kandola, was initially treated locally before being shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Kataka for further treatment.

According to reports, Adarsh Seth of Kasikia village allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison and was brought to the CHC by his family. During treatment, his attendants reportedly turned violent when the doctor enquired about the substance consumed. They allegedly threw potash water on him and assaulted him with a bucket, leaving him injured.

Maniabandha police reached the spot and rescued the doctor. Acting on his complaint, police arrested two accused, Shraban Kumar Seth and Bijay Kumar Seth, and forwarded them to court. An investigation is underway, and efforts are on to apprehend the other accused involved in the attack.