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A shocking incident occurred on July 8, 2025, at a government hospital in Srivilliputtur, Tamil Nadu, when a doctor was stabbed by a visitor. According to reports, the attacker armed himself with a knife and stabbed the doctor multiple times in a busy outpatient area. Hospital staff and nearby patients rushed to assist, and the assailant was quickly restrained by security personnel before serious harm could escalate.

The injured doctor was immediately taken to the hospital’s emergency unit and received urgent medical treatment. Reports indicate that his condition is now stable, and doctors are optimistic about his recovery. The hospital administration, alarmed by the breach in safety, has called for improved security measures, including stricter controls on visitors and enhanced surveillance within the premises.

Local police have begun a thorough investigation into the attack. They have registered a first-information report (FIR) and detained the suspect for questioning. Authorities emphasized that such acts of violence against medical professionals are unacceptable and assured the public of swift legal action. In response, healthcare workers in the region are demanding increased protection and a legal framework to safeguard frontline medical staff against future threats.