Incident Details
Nalhar: A resident doctor from the Department of Paediatrics at Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College (SHKM GMC) was allegedly assaulted by a female attendant along with 4–5 men on August 11 at around 7 a.m. The attack occurred inside the paediatrics ward, where neither a security guard nor a ward boy was present, allowing the situation to escalate unchecked.
Immediate Response and Complaint
Following the incident, hospital authorities alerted the police, and the assaulted doctor filed a formal complaint against the accused. An investigation is currently underway to identify and take action against the culprits.
Resident Doctors’ Association Protest
Condemning the “brutal” assault, the Resident Doctors’ Association of SHKM GMC has initiated a pen-down strike from August 13 and announced that all emergency services will cease from August 14 until strict action is taken against the miscreants. In a letter to the institute’s director, the association stated that the severity of the assault could have been life-threatening and highlighted the absence of adequate security arrangements and basic amenities, calling the current work environment “unsafe and hostile.”
Key Demands by Resident Doctors
The association has put forward three major demands:
- Immediate and strict action against all individuals involved in the assault.
- Strengthened campus security, including round-the-clock deployment of trained guards in sensitive areas.
- Restoration and maintenance of basic amenities within hospital and college premises.
Support from United Doctors Front
United Doctors Front (UDF) Chairperson and National President Dr. Lakshya Mittal expressed outrage on social media, posting on ‘X’: “Brutally assaulted while saving lives! Doctors are NOT punching bags. Violence against doctors is unacceptable — UDF demands strict action against culprits, stronger campus security & safe working conditions for all healthcare workers.”
Broader Concern
The incident adds to growing concerns over increasing violence against medical professionals in India, prompting calls for stronger legal safeguards and improved institutional security to ensure the safety of healthcare workers.
