In Gujarat’s Junagadh, the family of a patient named Yunus attacked the doctors at Junagadh Civil Hospital alleging negligence. In the attack, two doctors and a staff sustained injuries. This incident triggered protests with the Civil Hospital’s medicos going on a strike. The police acted promptly and arrived at the spot. They assured the protesting medicos of appropriate legal action and filed an FIR against 8 people. So far 5 people have been arrested in this case.
According to the information received, Yunus Hussain Khatri was admitted to Junagadh Civil Hospital on the night of August 15-16 due to chest pain. Doctors gave the patient all the necessary treatment in emergency. The patient was then placed on a ventilator in the ICU for further treatment, however, he eventually died. The family of the deceased Yunus attacked the doctors, blaming them for negligence. In the attack, nursing staff, including the doctor, sustained serious injuries. Civil hospital staff also went on strike in response to the attack.
As the Junagadh Police swung into action and arrested five of the eight accused after registering a case against them, the protesting medicos called off their strike within hours. While the police assured that the rest of the accused would be arrested, the doctors and nursing staff returned to their respective duties.
Speaking to OpIndia, DySP Hitesh Dhandhalya said that the doctor and nursing staff on duty at the civil hospital were attacked at night. A relative of a family came here for treatment, however, he died later. Subsequently, the family of the deceased patient Yunus attacked the doctor and nursing staff. A complaint has been registered against the accused in the A Division Police Station and immediate action has been taken against the attackers
