Overview

• Dr. Vipin was assaulted with a sharp-edged weapon at the Government Taluk Hospital in Thamarassery, Kozhikode, on October 8.
• The injured doctor received preliminary treatment at the taluk hospital and was shifted to a private facility in Kozhikode City.
• The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association announced a flash strike across district government hospitals, limiting care to emergencies, with no services at Thamarassery.
• Police identified the attacker as K. V. Sunoop, apprehended him at the scene, and said a case would be registered.
• The girl, Anaya, 8, died on August 14 of a rare brain infection after initial admission with fever; her family had alleged inadequate treatment, while two siblings infected later recovered.