Overview
- Outpatient clinics and elective procedures were halted across state-run hospitals as resident doctors began an open-ended strike, with emergency care continuing.
- The action followed the government’s termination of Dr. Raghav Narula after an inquiry into a confrontation with patient Arjun Singh that officials said showed misconduct.
- Medical bodies backed Narula and sought his reinstatement, a transparent time-bound probe, FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita over alleged intimidation, and stronger hospital security.
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met representatives and promised action against those who allegedly threatened staff and new safety guidelines, but doctors proceeded with the strike.
- Hospitals reported patient delays and cancellations, while the administration issued SOPs to keep services running and police recorded ward witness statements and moved to secure digital evidence.