Bhopal: Medical Staff Assaulted Following Patient's Demise at Hamidia Hospital
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Synopsis
On March 9 in Bhopal, an incident at Hamidia Hospital resulted in three doctors being injured after family members of a deceased patient violently attacked medical staff. The situation has raised serious concerns regarding hospital security.
Key Takeaways
- Three doctors injured in a violent attack.
- Family members of a deceased patient were involved.
- Incident has raised security concerns at Hamidia Hospital.
- Doctors are demanding improved protective measures.
- Violence has created a pervasive atmosphere of fear.
Bhopal, March 9 (NationPress) Three doctors were injured after the family of a patient who tragically passed away during treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, launched a brutal attack.
The injuries included that of a junior doctor who sustained a head injury, as reported by the police.
This incident has resulted in a significant decline in the hospital's security atmosphere, leading to calls from doctors for improved protective measures from the administration.
According to the police, Dolly Bai, a patient in the ICU, died around 1 a.m. The patient's relatives, fueled by grief and anger, assaulted the doctors on duty.
The situation intensified when armed individuals entered the scene, further attacking the medical staff and generating widespread chaos within the hospital.
At the time, over ten doctors were present in the ICU, and the violence inflicted by the attackers left them injured and created a pervasive sense of fear among the hospital personnel.
A video capturing the incident also circulated on social media.
The Dean in charge of Gandhi Medical College, RP Kaushal, reported the event to the police and a complaint was filed at the Kohfiza police station.
Authorities are in the process of identifying the suspects using the video evidence, and proper action will follow a thorough investigation.
The doctors indicated that while serious injuries were not reported, a lingering atmosphere of fear permeates the hospital.
In response to the attack, the on-duty doctors submitted a letter to the Chief Medical Officer, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and requesting enhanced security measures.
They pointed out that the violent actions of the armed assailants had instilled fear among the hospital staff.
Kuldeep Gupta, the President of the Junior Doctors' Association (JUDA), condemned the incident, labeling it as unfortunate.
He highlighted that this is not an isolated case, referencing past similar occurrences.
Gupta mentioned that a female doctor's vehicle was vandalized recently, and suspicious individuals have been spotted loitering around the hospital grounds at night.
He stressed that despite numerous requests for bolstered security, such incidents continue to transpire.
