Patient’s kin attacked doctor in Kolkatta: IMA Ferozepur urges government to bring culprits to book
Ferozepur, June 14, 2019: A deputation of Indian Medical Association – IMA led by Dr.Sheel Sethi, President, Dr.Sandeep Asija and others met the ADC, Ferozepur and submitted a memorandum expressing deep regret at the violence perpetrated against on duty doctors in Kolkatta leading to the injuries to one of their colleagues.
In a memorandum, the doctors have urged Central and State governments to bring the culprits to book and assure safe and secure working conditions for doctors.
Added here, the clashes were triggered by the death of a 75-year-old patient. The family alleged that he died due to medical negligence and thronged the hospital at night, attacking the resident doctors.
The doctors agitation started in Kolkata early this week has now spread across India and the entire healthcare system in West Bengal has been affected for the past four days.