Five Suspects Arrested in Hospital Violence Case

Five suspects have been arrested in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, following an assault on a patient's attendant within a hospital. The incident took place on July 25, 2026, at the Seray Saophoan Referral Hospital, located in Omlbel commune, Seray Saophoan city, Banteay Meanchey province. Following the incident, law enforcement initiated an investigation. On July 28, 2026, at 5:10 PM, a specialized force from the Criminal Police Department, led by Colonel Kheng Mengcheang, deputy director of the department, in cooperation with specialized forces from the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police and Kandal Provincial Police, conducted an operation to apprehend the suspects. The arrested suspects are identified as: 1. Sambath Prommanee (female) 2. Thy Chanthon (female) 3. Sambath Prommoni (female) - *Note: Potential duplication in original text* 4. Yiv Lihong (male) 5. Em Banhna (male) They are suspected of intentional assault under aggravated circumstances. Police are continuing their investigation into the specifics of the case. This incident highlights concerns about safety within healthcare facilities. While Cambodia continues to develop its healthcare infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, such events can raise anxieties among medical staff, patients, and their families.