A serious case of violence against medical professionals has shaken Dehradun, leading to police action against a large group of individuals. Authorities have registered a formal case against 25 people for allegedly assaulting doctors and other staff members at the prominent Govt Doon Hospital while reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Chaos in the Emergency Ward
The disturbing incident unfolded on Saturday night within the emergency ward of the state's largest government healthcare facility. According to the official complaint, the situation began when a man identified as Shankey Kukreja arrived at the ward accompanied by a group of 20 to 25 men. The Kotwali police station is handling the investigation.
ASI Rajesh Shah, the investigating officer, provided details based on the complaint filed by Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) Samridhi Raiwani on Sunday. The officer stated that Kukreja and his associates entered the ward late at night and first assaulted a patient who was present. When the attending doctors intervened to stop the violence, the group turned their aggression towards the medical professionals.
Security Staff Also Targeted
The violence did not stop with the doctors. Hearing the commotion, six security guards and four ward boys rushed to the emergency ward to control the situation. However, they too were attacked by the mob. The assailants subsequently fled the scene using a car and four two-wheelers, evading immediate capture.
While the precise motive behind the attack remains under investigation, preliminary information suggests it may stem from personal animosity. Police are working to identify and trace all the individuals involved in the brazen assault.
Legal Repercussions Under Stringent Laws
The police have invoked serious charges against the accused. A case has been officially registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the stringent Uttarakhand Medicare Service Persons & Institutions (Prevention of Violence & Damage to Property) Act. The charges include criminal assault and criminal intimidation, highlighting the gravity with which authorities are treating this attack on healthcare workers.
This incident has once again brought to the forefront the critical issue of safety for medical personnel in India. The use of the state's specific Medicare Protection Act indicates a firm legal stance against such violence. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend all the accused involved in the late-night attack at Doon Hospital.
