Son attacks doctor after mother dies of Covid-19

A Latur-based doctor was allegedly attacked by the son of a woman who died due to Covid-19. The deceased was admitted to Alfa hospital in Latur in Maharashtra after multiple chronic ailments. Dr Dinesh Verma after checkup informed her kins about her serious condition. Instead of listening to the doctor, the relatives got into a heated argument with him and ultimately the son attacked the doctor with a sharp knife. He stabbed the doctor’s neck, back, chest and hand. The injured doctor was rushed to another hospital. After treatment, his condition is stable now and he has also joined duty. The police have arrested the attacker.

Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (Latur and Maharashtra) has registered sharp protests and has also demanded roundthe-clock protection for medical staff. Indian Medical Association headquarters has also strongly condemned the attack on Dr Dinesh Verma and released a statement demanding stringent action against the accused.