SHIMLA (Kashmir English): A doctor in India thrashed a patient who had visited for an endoscopy procedure, raising serious safety concerns.
The incident took place in the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) of Himachal Pradesh’s city Shimla, showing a doctor brutally beating a patient, despite people in the surrounding trying to stop him. The video was viral on the social media that raised concern among the masses.
According to India Today, patient Arjun Pawar visited the hospital for an endoscopy procedure. Upon a complaint of breath difficulties, he was shifted to another ward.
Doctor allegedly appeared disrespectful to patient
Pawar’s attendants said that, upon calling the doctor, he appeared disrespectful to them and treated the patient in an unfriendly manner.
Both parties reportedly involved in a heated exchange that led to the incident, which in turn sparked the demonstration.
Protesters demanded immediate action against the doctor, calling for his suspension.
Following the demonstration and social media backlash, the IGMC administration has constituted an investigation committee to ensure an impartial probe into the matter.
