Kochi: Kothamangalam police on Tuesday arrested a 46-year-old man on charges of assaulting a nursing assistant, Joji George, at Taluk Headquarters Hospital Kothamangalam on Monday night. The arrested man is Aneesh of Thrikkariyoor.
The incident took place around 10.30pm when Aneesh, who was in an inebriated condition, reached the hospital accompanying an injured person and tried to forcefully enter casualty area. Hearing the commotion, medical staff reached and provided treatment to the injured. The duo was later asked to leave the casualty. However, when Aneesh attempted to re-enter the casualty, security staff intervened. He then assaulted George inflicting injuries on his head and lip.
A case was registered under various sections of BNS and Kerala Healthcare Service Persons and Healthcare Service Institutions Amendment Act, 2023.