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Five Charged Over Assault on Doctor at Rohini Hospital Following Newborn’s Death

Resident doctors insist negligent security staff be dismissed alongside swift chargesheet submission to reinforce workplace safety

Delhi woman doctor assaulted after newborn's death, accused tried to strangle her
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Overview

  • On June 9 around 2 pm four to five female attendants of patient Sonia intercepted and violently attacked an obstetrics doctor at BSA Hospital in Rohini after the loss of the patient’s newborn.
  • North Rohini police registered a criminal case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Medical Protection Act, identifying and charging five women who were later released on legal undertakings pending further inquiry.
  • The assaulted doctor received treatment for visible injuries including hair pulling, torn clothing, and nail marks, according to police and hospital statements.
  • The Federation of All India Medical Association wrote to Delhi’s chief minister demanding suspension of culpable individuals and deployment of dedicated security teams across government hospitals.
  • Resident doctors have called for the dismissal of negligent security personnel and an expedited chargesheet filing, urging hospital authorities to implement robust safety protocols for healthcare workers.