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.