Doctor Fatally Shot by Teenagers in Delhi Hospital, Sparking Safety Concerns

The killing of Dr. Javed Akhtar raises questions about healthcare worker safety as police investigate a possible targeted attack.

Dr. Javed Akhtar, a 55-year-old Unani practitioner, was shot dead in his cabin at Neema Hospital in Delhi's Jaitpur area by two teenage boys.
Police suspect the murder was a targeted killing, with the teenagers allegedly conducting a recce the night before.
The incident follows a recent case in Kolkata where a doctor was raped and murdered, prompting nationwide protests for better safety measures for healthcare workers.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the hospital to identify and apprehend the suspects, who are believed to be around 16 or 17 years old.
The Aam Aadmi Party has criticized the central government and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor for failing to address rising crime rates in the capital.