Chennai: 20 arrested for attack on ambulance carrying doctor’s body who died of COVID-19

In a shocking incident on Sunday, locals in Chennai protested against cremation of a senior doctor who had succumed to vel Coronavirus. incident took place when body of doctor was being carried in an ambulance to burial ground for last rites. A mob n blocked road and even hurled stones at ambulance, eventually breaking windows of ambulance and even injuring driver. 

With situation worsening furr, 55-year-old doctor had to be cremated at ar cemetery. Reportedly, out of 50 people that attacked ambulance, 20 have been arrested by Chennai Kilpauk police. 

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In ar incident on April 13, residents of Ambattur protested against cremation of a doctor who had passed away due to COVID-19 virus. 62-year-old doctor was a resident of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and was being treated in a private hospital. However, body of doctor was n cremated at a different location. 

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IMA declares Black Day

In wake of rising incidents against doctors and healthcare workers in country, Indian Medical Association has issued a 'White Alert' to nation. As a part of alert, all doctors and hospitals across country have been urged to light a candle as a protest and vigil on April 22, Wednesday, at 9 pm. association has also declared a Black Day on April 23, and urged all doctors to work with black badges on Thursday. 

In a circular issued on Monday, National President Dr Rajan Sharma stated that IMA has maintained utmost restraint and patience in spite of extreme provocation and that doctors have been beaten up, abused, denied entry and residence as well.

"Furr decisions will be taken if suitable steps are t taken by government even after Black Day," IMA circular read.

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