Alleged Assault at Patna Medical College and Hospital on Holi Eve: Family Files FIR
Overview of the complaint
Nearly 25 junior doctors at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) have been accused of assaulting a patient and his family inside the hospital campus on the eve of Holi. The family lodged a formal complaint and an FIR at Pirbahore Police Station, alleging that the assault included physical violence and the snatching of the patient’s mobile phone and a trolley bag containing clothes and other personal items. The accused have been booked in the case, which is now under police investigation.
Sequence of events as described by the complainant
According to the complaint submitted to police, the patient is a resident of Madhubani district who came to PMCH with his brother and their mother for further treatment. The family’s account states that the two brothers had been assaulted earlier on March 2 while travelling by train near Athmalgola. Following those injuries, they were initially treated at a sub-divisional hospital in Barh and were subsequently referred to PMCH for advanced care.
The family reached PMCH on March 3 at approximately 11:15 AM. The complainant alleges that a doctor in the surgery department directed them to get a CT scan done outside the hospital. When the patient requested a written note confirming that the scan could not be performed at PMCH, the situation escalated into a verbal dispute. The complaint states that the disagreement rapidly intensified, leading to physical confrontation.
Allegations of violence, intimidation and theft
The complaint details that the family was first subjected to assault and verbal abuse by doctors and security personnel inside the hospital. The trio managed to leave the department but were allegedly intercepted again near the Marine Drive-side exit within the PMCH campus. The family’s statement asserts that around 25–30 junior doctors, accompanied by guards, surrounded and beat the patient, his brother and their mother. The complainant also claimed that some of the doctors appeared to be intoxicated during the incident.
In addition to the alleged beatings, the family reported that their mobile phone and a trolley bag containing clothes and valuables were snatched during the confrontation. These theft allegations were included in the FIR filed at Pirbahore Police Station.
Post-incident medical attention and difficulties obtaining injury documentation
Following the alleged assault, the family sought formal injury documentation but encountered obstacles. The complaint states they first approached Gardiner Hospital for an injury certificate; according to their account, a doctor at that facility declined to issue one. They then went to Sadar Hospital Gardanibagh, where they reportedly spent nearly two hours attempting to secure assistance. Ultimately, the family obtained treatment at a private hospital in Patna.
These steps and delays are cited in the complaint, which underscores the family’s difficulty in securing timely medico-legal documentation after the alleged assault.
Police response and investigation status
Case registration and initial actions
Pirbhahore Police Station’s station house officer, Sajjad Gaddi, confirmed that a case has been registered against 25–30 unidentified doctors. The registered FIR names junior doctors residing in the PMCH hostel as well as those who were on duty at the hospital. SHOsaid that further action will follow the ongoing investigation.
Police officials have indicated that they attempted to retrieve CCTV footage from the hospital premises as part of their fact-finding, but found many offices closed due to Holi observances. Authorities stated that the footage will be secured and examined once relevant hospital offices reopen.
Evidence gathering and next steps
According to the statements available from police, the immediate investigative priorities include securing video evidence from within the hospital campus and collecting witness statements. The registered FIR and the family’s written complaint form the basis of a formal inquiry that will determine subsequent charges and legal proceedings. Police have reiterated that further action will be guided by the results of their review of CCTV and other evidence.
Context and broader implications
Hospital safety and procedural concerns
The allegations raise urgent concerns about safety and conduct within a major government hospital setting. Whether the allegations are proven or not will depend on the investigation’s ability to corroborate the family’s account through CCTV, independent witness testimony and medical documentation. The family’s reported difficulty in obtaining timely injury certification highlights procedural challenges victims may face when seeking medico-legal support after an incident inside healthcare facilities.
Importance of due process
The present situation is subject to formal legal procedures. Registration of the FIR initiates a police investigation, and accused individuals retain the right to a fair inquiry. Police confirmation that evidence will be collected and examined is an essential step toward establishing an accurate record of events. The investigative outcome will rest on the totality of evidence gathered by law enforcement, including video footage, medical records and statements from involved parties.
Current status
A case is on record at Pirbahore Police Station, naming 25–30 unidentified junior doctors connected with PMCH. Authorities have indicated they will secure and review CCTV footage and pursue additional investigative steps once hospital offices reopen after Holi. Further developments and any formal charges will depend on the evidence obtained during the ongoing probe. medichelpline will provide updates as official information becomes available.