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Doctor Attacked Over Blood Sugar Check
25 May
Summary
- Doctor assaulted by patient attendant Sunday evening.
- Incident occurred during a dispute over blood sugar testing.
- Association demands new law to protect healthcare workers.
On Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, a postgraduate doctor from Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad was reportedly assaulted by a patient's attendant. The incident escalated following an argument about checking the patient's blood sugar levels. According to the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), the attendant grew agitated when the doctor provided the patient's blood sugar readings while the attendant was distracted on a video call. The situation turned physical when the attendant allegedly slapped the doctor, breaking his spectacles and causing a minor forehead laceration.
The attendant then reportedly accused the doctor of misconduct. In the aftermath, T-JUDA issued a formal representation to the Health Minister. They are calling for the enactment of a specific "Telangana Medical Professionals Protection, Safety and Welfare Act" to address violence against healthcare workers. The association seeks to have such acts classified as cognisable and non-bailable offenses, with swift investigations and trials.
The association's demands highlight ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical personnel. The proposed legislation aims to provide a robust legal framework to protect doctors and other healthcare professionals from physical and verbal abuse during their duties.
