Overview
- The October 26 confrontation at Ahmedabad’s Sola Civil Hospital was captured in a viral clip appearing to show a paediatric resident slapping a man and refusing care for his niece.
- Health Minister Praful Pansheriya ordered an immediate inquiry and said strict measures will follow if misconduct is established.
- Medical Superintendent Dr. Deepika Singhal set up a three-member panel, reassigned the resident to the research wing, and noted the doctor is under psychiatric care pending findings.
- The family alleges the doctor struck a phone, injured a hand, hit a relative, and refused treatment, while hospital officials say the doctor claims she was harassed first.
- The Chief Medical Officer intervened, the child received treatment, and the family was reportedly asked to delete the video to defuse tensions.