Overview
- Dr. Balaji Jagannathan, an oncologist with heart issues, was stabbed seven times by a patient's son at a Chennai hospital.
- The attacker, Vignesh, was reportedly upset over his mother's cancer treatment and has been arrested and placed in judicial custody.
- The incident has prompted protests by doctors across Tamil Nadu, demanding better safety measures in hospitals.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a detailed inquiry and assured that steps will be taken to prevent such attacks.
- The Indian Medical Association has condemned the attack and called for comprehensive security reforms to protect medical professionals.