A Healing Place Turns Violent: Patient Assaulted by Doctors at Shimla’s IGMC Hospital
A routine hospital visit for treatment turned into a nightmare for a patient and his family at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla. In a shocking breach of trust, doctors in the Respiratory Disease Department allegedly physically assaulted a patient named Arjun.
The distressing incident, captured on video, shows a doctor punching Arjun in the face as another restrains his leg. The assault resulted in Arjun’s nose bleeding. Understandably, Arjun and his family are now distraught and outraged, demanding the immediate dismissal of the accused doctors.
What Sparked the Conflict?
Arjun, a teacher from Kupvi, Shimla, had come to IGMC for an endoscopy. According to his family, a doctor had asked him to rest on a vacant bed while waiting. As Arjun lay there, another doctor wearing a mask approached and reportedly began speaking to him in a rude and abusive manner.
When Arjun’s family members intervened, reminding the staff that a doctor himself had suggested he rest there, the situation quickly spiraled out of control. The family alleges that the doctor “lost his cool,” escalating the verbal abuse into a physical attack. In the ensuing chaos, it is also reported that Arjun kicked out in an attempt to defend himself.
Fallout and Demand for Justice
The incident has sparked protests within the hospital. Angry relatives have raised slogans, holding both the accused doctors and the hospital administration accountable for the violent breach of care.
In response to the uproar, the IGMC hospital management has announced a formal investigation into the entire episode. While they have pledged to get to the truth, the family and the public await answers. The key question remains: in a space meant for healing, how did the situation deteriorate so completely into violence? The investigation’s findings will hopefully reveal the full story and ensure accountability. More information is awaited; this story will be updated.
