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A doctor attached to the Government Taluk Hospital at Thamarassery in Kozhikode, Kerala, was on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) attacked by the father of an eight-year-old girl who died of amoebic meningoencephalitis on August 14.
According to sources, Vipin, the doctor, was attacked by K.V. Sunoop, the father of Anaya. They belong to Korangad near Thamarassery.
Eyewitnesses said Dr. Vipin was in a conversation with his colleagues and a patient in the afternoon when Mr. Sunoop attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon on his head. Mr. Sunoop also was also seen blaming Dr. Vipin for his daughter’s death. Subsequently, Mr. Sunoop was overpowered by the others and the weapon was snatched from his him.
Mr. Sunoop was later taken into custody by the police.
Dr. Vipin was shifted to a private hospital in Kozhikode City after providing preliminary medical treatment.
Family’s allegations
Anaya was first admitted to the Thamarassery Taluk Hospital with fever symptoms. Her condition worsened later and she succumbed to the infection while she was being taken to the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode on August 14. The family members had later alleged that Anaya was not given proper treatment at the taluk hospital.
Two of her siblings were also infected with amoebic meningoencephalitis, but they recovered.
KGMOA calls for flash strike
Meanwhile, the Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has called for a flash strike in government hospitals in the district.
KGMOA functionaries said all services, except emergency care, would be boycotted. At the Thamarassery Taluk Hospital, however, no services would offered, they added.
Published – October 08, 2025 02:59 pm IST
