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Doctor Faces Termination After Assaulting Elderly Patient in Madhya Pradesh Hospital

A viral video of a 70-year-old man being slapped, kicked, and dragged by hospital staff has led to a departmental inquiry, termination proceedings, and a police investigation.

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The incident took place on April 17 when Uddhav Singh Joshi (70), a resident of Naugaon town, had come to the district hospital in Chhatarpur for his wife's medical check-up.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on April 17 at Chhatarpur District Hospital, where Uddhav Singh Joshi was assaulted by Dr. Rajesh Mishra and hospital staff.
  • Footage shows the 70-year-old being slapped, kicked, and dragged after allegedly being accused of breaking the queue despite holding a valid time-slot slip.
  • Hospital authorities have launched a departmental inquiry and initiated termination proceedings against Dr. Mishra following public outrage.
  • Police have confirmed an investigation is underway, and a formal FIR will be filed against the doctor involved in the assault.
  • The case has drawn attention to overcrowding and governance issues in public healthcare, with opposition parties criticizing the ruling BJP's handling of health services.