IMA Condemns Brutal Stabbing of On-Duty Government Doctor By Patient's Son in Chennai

New Delhi: Indian Medical Association ( IMA ) on Wednesday condemned recent stabbing of an on-duty government doctor in Chennai, demanding government to implement stronger safety measures for healthcare professionals. In a statement, IMA criticised lack of security for doctors and called for immediate legislation to protect medical staff from violence.

IMA’s letter highlighted urgency of “deterrent legislation, exemplary punishments, and proactive safety measures” to ensure that doctors can work without fear. 

association expressed deep concerns over what it called “superficial damage control” by authorities and demanded swift action in response to attack. 

letter stated, “ medical profession of country is deeply disturbed and skeptical of remedial measures on this ever-recurring violence.”

According to IMA, such crimes should prompt all governments to prioritise security of doctors and healthcare workers. 

organisation warned that only a comprehensive overhaul of hospital security could restore confidence of medical professionals.

Chennai Doctor Stabbed 7 Times By Kin Of Patient Bringing Spotlight On Safety

A government doctor at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH) was stabbed multiple times by a patient's family member on Wednesday morning. 

incident, which took place in outpatient department (OPD), has raised concerns over hospital security and led to demands for stricter protections for medical professionals. 

Dr. Balaji Jagannath, a medical oncologist and heart patient, sustained injuries to his upper chest, neck, ear, and scalp during attack. 

He was rushed to ICU in critical condition and is currently undergoing emergency surgery, though hospital sources report his condition has stabilised.