Incident of Violence Against Resident Doctor in Gandhinagar

Assault on Medical Professional

In a troubling event, a resident doctor at GMERS Medical College and Hospital in Gandhinagar was allegedly assaulted by an outsider within the hostel premises. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of medical professionals on campus.

Strike Announcement by Junior Doctors’ Association

In response to the assault, resident doctors, represented by the Junior Doctors’ Association (JDA), have declared an indefinite strike. They demand immediate and effective measures to ensure their safety and have called for strict action against the assailant.

Details of the Incident

According to a letter directed to the Dean of GMERS Medical College, the attack occurred on December 21 at approximately 11:30 PM. The assailant reportedly entered the residential area without authorization and attacked the doctor. The incident has instilled fear among the resident doctors, prompting the association to voice their concerns.

Concerns Over Security Measures

The JDA pointed out that they had previously raised issues regarding insufficient security on the hostel campus multiple times, yet no effective actions were taken. “We would like to highlight that repeated prior representations regarding the absence of adequate security arrangements in the hostel campus were already made to the concerned authorities,” the association stated in their letter. They emphasized that the lack of action led to this unfortunate incident.

Demands for Enhanced Security

The resident doctors are demanding a written assurance from the college authorities within 24 hours to implement adequate security measures. These measures include:

– Continuous deployment of trained security personnel
– Strict control over unauthorized access to hostel premises
– Installation and proper functioning of CCTV cameras
– A formal inquiry into the incident with strict consequences for those involved

Consequences of Inaction

The association made it clear that if the authorities do not enforce these measures within the specified timeframe, they will proceed with their indefinite strike. “Failing receipt of satisfactory assurance and visible implementation of the above security measures within 24 hours of this intimation, we, the resident doctors, will be compelled to proceed with an indefinite strike,” the association added. They expressed hope for prompt intervention and resolution in the interest of safety and institutional harmony.