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AIIMS-Patna Doctors Strike Enters Third Day Over Assault Allegations Against MLA

Hospital authorities promised CCTV coverage in high-risk areas within 72 hours in response to the indefinite strike.

Emergency, OPD and other services were affected as a result of the boycott.
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Overview

  • Emergency, OPD and elective services at AIIMS-Patna remain suspended as resident doctors carry on their boycott into a third day.
  • A delegation from the Resident Doctors’ Association secured commitments from officials to install CCTV cameras in the Trauma Centre, Emergency Department, Labour Room and ICUs within 72 hours.
  • The administration pledged institutional legal assistance for resident doctors and security staff who have been implicated in FIRs related to the incident.
  • Both AIIMS administration and Chetan Anand’s side have lodged FIRs, and Phulwari Sharif police are investigating the conflicting complaints.
  • The association has called a general body meeting to decide next steps and will maintain the strike until its safety and accountability demands are met.