Kerala Court Convicts Man in 2023 Murder of Doctor at Hospital

A Kerala court convicted G. Sandeep on March 17, 2026, for the May 10, 2023 murder of Dr. Vandana Das at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital. Sandeep, a school teacher brought to the hospital for a leg injury, attacked staff and stabbed Dr. Das with surgical scissors. The court found him guilty under multiple IPC sections and the Hospital Protection Act. The sentence will be announced on March 18. The case involved extensive evidence and witness testimonies, with investigations addressing the accused's mental health.