Kottayam: Over five people were injured after two goonda gangs attacked each other at Vaikom Taluk Hospital here on Monday night. Police resorted to lathi-charge to make the situation under control.
A fight at a toddy shop led to the violent scuffle at the causality of the hospital. Patients and people who accompanied them were seen running for life when the gangs got into a dramatic fight.
Udayanapuram native Vishnu (24) who was injured in the scuffle at a toddy shop was admitted to the hospital. The gang who came in search of Vishnu and his companions reportedly started the ruckus.
A hospital official told Manorama news that the two goonda gangs used a door and flowerpots to attack each other. A wheelchair, door of a consulting room and other furniture were damaged.
Police have registered a case against 10 identifiable persons under the hospital protection act 2012.
The staff expressed strong protest against the government's lapses in restoring police aid post at the hospital.
