Thiruvananthapuram: In a disturbing incident, a doctor and hospital security staff were allegedly assaulted in the emergency department of Holy Cross Hospital. Kottiyam police have arrested two persons in connection with the incident. The incident took place on Tuesday evening after an injured youth was admitted to the hospital following a road accident at Kannanallur. The victim, who sustained injuries in a motorcycle collision with a car, was brought to the hospital by local residents. Also Read: Rising Violence Against Doctors: Delhi reports 149 attacks in last 5 years According to the police, soon after the injured youth’s father and friends arrived at the hospital, an argument broke out with the doctor on duty, with the group accusing the medical staff of delaying treatment. The verbal altercation allegedly escalated into a physical assault on the doctor. When hospital security staff intervened to defuse the situation, they too were attacked, leading to tension and disruption in the emergency department, as reported by TOI. Speaking to TOI, the police said that efforts were on to nab the others, including the father of the injured youth, involved in the assault. The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over the safety of medical professionals. Also Read:Barabanki medical college intern doctor allegedly assaulted by wardens, security guards Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a shocking incident that has angered the medical fraternity, an intern doctor from the 2020–21 batch at Dr KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, was allegedly assaulted inside the campus by hostel wardens and security guards while trying to access basic facilities. The videos of the incident circulating on social media show wardens, including the chief warden, along with security guards, punching the intern. The accused, who are employees of the medical college, are seen beating the doctor with sticks.