Shimla IGMC Hospital Clash Resolved, Both Sides Reach Settlement
The scuffle that took place at IGMC Hospital in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh has now been resolved. Both parties have reached a compromise. The patient and the accused doctor shook hands, embraced, and ended the dispute.
Dr. Raghav Narula’s mother said, “Arjun Panwar is also my child, and so is Raghav. For me, both are equal. They apologized to each other, and we stand with the children.” The patient Arjun Panwar’s father added that they received justice because of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and thanked the people of Chaupal for their support. He said it was good that both sides settled the matter.
During the settlement, the two hugged and smiled while shaking hands. At that moment, Dr. Raghav Narula even invited Arjun Panwar to his wedding. In a lighthearted tone, Arjun Panwar asked Dr. Raghav about his safety, to which the doctor replied, “Brother, I am the one responsible for your safety.” This made both of them, along with those standing nearby, laugh. Dr. Raghav later said that both sides wanted to compromise, but their paths were different. After dialogue, reconciliation was achieved.
Naresh Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to CM Sukhu, said: “After mutual talks, both sides have reached a settlement. The government did not want anyone to face trouble. Keeping public concerns in mind, the Chief Minister had earlier met with doctors and assured an investigation. Both sides clarified that they had no enmity; the fight broke out due to sudden circumstances. Now, in the interest of the state, they have compromised. They have apologized to each other and to the people of Himachal. Following this settlement, the FIR will also be withdrawn.”
Background of the Case
On December 22, a video went viral showing a senior resident doctor at IGMC Shimla, Dr. Raghav Narula, in a physical fight with a patient. The video showed both the patient and doctor exchanging kicks and punches. After the video spread, the matter escalated. The doctor was suspended, and later the government ordered his termination.
In response, resident doctors at IGMC Shimla went on strike demanding the cancellation of Dr. Narula’s termination. The RDA at AIIMS Delhi also came out in support of him. Resident doctors alleged that the action taken was one‑sided, and demanded a fair investigation along with reinstatement of Dr. Narula’s services.
