<p>A 22-year-old doctor was stabbed to death by an accused who was brought by police for medical treatment to a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara in Kollam district of Kerala on Wednesday.</p>.<p>While Dr Vandana Das was dressing a wound on his leg, the accused, identifed as Sandeep, turned violent and attacked her and others using a pair of scissors. Das was stabbed several times by the accused, said local sources. A policeman and a security staff were also injured during the incident. </p>.<p>Doctors in government hospitals in many parts of Kerala have reportedly gone on a flash strike following the incident. </p>.<p>Sandeep was taken into custody following a fight with some neighbours. Since he had also suffered some injuries, the police took him to the hospital for treatment. </p>.<p>Kerala has been witnessing many instances of attacks on doctors. Doctors have also staged multiple protests seeking effective police action and protection.</p>
<p>A 22-year-old doctor was stabbed to death by an accused who was brought by police for medical treatment to a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara in Kollam district of Kerala on Wednesday.</p>.<p>While Dr Vandana Das was dressing a wound on his leg, the accused, identifed as Sandeep, turned violent and attacked her and others using a pair of scissors. Das was stabbed several times by the accused, said local sources. A policeman and a security staff were also injured during the incident. </p>.<p>Doctors in government hospitals in many parts of Kerala have reportedly gone on a flash strike following the incident. </p>.<p>Sandeep was taken into custody following a fight with some neighbours. Since he had also suffered some injuries, the police took him to the hospital for treatment. </p>.<p>Kerala has been witnessing many instances of attacks on doctors. Doctors have also staged multiple protests seeking effective police action and protection.</p>