Six health workers attacked, hospital vandalised in Kalikot
Summary
Six health workers were assaulted and Palata Hospital was vandalised in remote Kalikot after a dispute over children playing video games on the premises escalated. Police detained four people and are investigating the attack, which health officials say was driven by resentment over a housing dispute with the staff’s former landlord.
Key Points
- Six health workers, including a doctor, were assaulted at Palata Hospital in Thirpu, Kalikot, and the facility was vandalised in two separate attacks on Friday.
- Police detained four people, including a minor, and said they are continuing the investigation into the assaults and damage.
- Hospital staff said the violence stemmed from a dispute with their former landlord after they moved into hospital quarters.
- Health officials and local authorities condemned the attack and called for action against those responsible.
