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Shimla IGMC Resident Doctors Threaten Mass Leave After Colleague Fired Over Patient Brawl

A government probe found misconduct by both sides, leading to the doctor's dismissal under the Resident Doctor Policy-2025.

In a screenshot from a viral video, a doctor is seen assaulting a patient, who was lying on a bed in the hospital, after an argument, at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), in Shimla on Monday. (PTI)

Overview

  • The IGMC Resident Doctors’ Association warned of mass casual leave on Friday and a strike from Saturday if the termination of Dr Raghav Narula is not revoked, with OPDs and elective surgeries to be halted while emergency care continues.
  • The Directorate of Medical Education and Research ended Dr Narula’s services on December 24 under Clause 9 of the policy after an inquiry held both him and patient Arjun Singh responsible.
  • A widely shared ward video shows the doctor punching the patient as the patient tries to kick, and the doctor had been suspended on the day of the incident pending inquiry.
  • The patient’s attendants filed an FIR against the doctor and police are investigating, following protests at the hospital that required police to restore order.
  • SAMDCOT backed the RDA’s demands and alleged mob intimidation and damage to hospital property, while FORDA sought a time-bound, impartial probe and the chief minister urged resolution through dialogue.