Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver

Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver

December 17, 2025   02:07 pm

A doctor at the Badulla Teaching Hospital has reportedly been assaulted by a three-wheeler driver.

The injured doctor has been admitted to the hospital. Subsequently, doctors at the Badulla Hospital have launched a strike.

According to reports, the incident occurred after the three-wheeler driver parked behind the doctor’s vehicle, and when the doctor asked the driver to move the vehicle, the driver assaulted the doctor.

The strike is expected to end at 4:00 p.m. today (17).

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