Man stabs duty doctor at Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Guindy, arrested

CHENNAI: In a shocking incident, a doctor from the oncology department who was on duty at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Guindy was stabbed by a man on Wednesday morning.

According to a source, the accused identified as Vignesh from Perugulathur had entered the hospital around 10:30 am. He stabbed Dr Balaji, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology seven times after entering the outpatient room.

The accused fled the place leaving Balaji in a pool of blood. However, he was nabbed by the public and other hospital employees. He was handed over to the Guindy police. Further investigation is on.