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FAIMA Outrages Over Assault on Chennai Doctor, Calls for Swift Action with Healthcare Professionals Protection Act

Chennai, India — A recent assault on a healthcare professional in Chennai has ignited a call for stronger protection laws for medical staff across India. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has condemned the attack vehemently and urges the swift implementation of the Healthcare Professionals Protection Act. This appeal comes in the light of increasing reports of violence against medical professionals in the country. The incident, which involved physical harm to a doctor …

Assault on Chennai Doctor Sparks Outrage and Calls for Enhanced Medical Safety Measures

Chennai, India – A disturbing incident at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital has resulted in assault charges against a young man named Vignesh, following a violent attack on a renowned oncologist, authorities reported. The incident, which occurred while the doctor was treating the assailant’s mother, has ignited fresh concerns over the safety of health professionals in India. On November 13, Dr. Balaji Jagannath, the victim of the assault and an esteemed cancer specialist at the …

Tragic Toll at Chennai Air Show: Five Dead, Over 100 Hospitalized in Heatwave Crisis

Chennai, India – A tragic toll emerged from a massive air show held at Marina Beach on Sunday, where scorching temperatures combined with dense crowds resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and hospital treatments for over 100 attendees due to heatstroke and exhaustion. The incident has sparked a debate about public safety measures at large-scale events. Hosted by the Indian Air Force, the air show was expected to be a spectacle of …

History Sheeter Linked to Political Murders Killed During Chennai Police Encounter

Chennai, India — In a dramatic series of events early Thursday morning, Thiruvengadam, a notorious criminal with a history of violent offenses, was fatally shot by police during an encounter in Madhavaram, a northern suburb of Chennai. Thiruvengadam had been arrested and was under interrogation in connection with the murder of K Armstrong, a state leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The incident occurred around 7 a.m. as law enforcement officials were escorting Thiruvengadam …