Assam: GMCH doctors attacked by attendants of patient in Guwahati city

Tension gripped Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) after three doctors were allegedly assaulted by attendants of a patient on Monday morning.
GMCH doctors attacked by attendants
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Guwahati: Tension gripped Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) after three doctors were allegedly assaulted by attendants of a patient on Monday morning. The incident occurred in the Surgery Department on the second floor of the Old Building, leaving Dr. Dibyendu Chakravarty, Dr. Mahbub Hussain Akon, and Dr. Akash Singh injured. The victims are currently receiving medical attention.

Five individuals have been detained in connection with the assault, and an FIR has been filed at Bhangagarh Police Station, demanding immediate action against the assailants.

Meanwhile, to ensure safety and security of female doctors, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has arranged for dedicated vehicles to transport on-duty female doctors at night.

As per order, female doctors requiring transportation between main hospital campus, Superspeciality Hospital CN Centre and Hostel No. 3 can contact on-duty casualty officer. He will arrange for vehicle and ensure female security guard accompanies them.

This measure aims to provide safe and secure environment for female doctors attending calls in different wards and units during night.

This incident comes amid nationwide protests by the medical fraternity, sparked by the recent attack on a 31-year-old medical trainee in Kolkata. The GMCH incident has further intensified unrest among medical staff, who were demanding enhanced security measures and swift action against the perpetrators. The authorities have assured prompt action, and an investigation is underway. This incident highlights the growing concern for the safety and security of medical professionals in the nation.

Earlier, Ivy Sharma, an associate professor of GMCH ( Gauhati Medical College and Hospital), was found hanging at her own residence, Bylane 3, in Basisthapur at Hatigaon, She was found hanging in her daughter's room. Her husband, Dr. Debojit Choudhury, was at home.

She was taken to GMCH, where she was declared dead. Her husband is also the Superintendent of the State Cancer Institute, GMCH.

Also read: Guwahati: GMCH Junior Doctors Protest for Justice After Kolkata Trainee Doctor's Tragic Death (sentinelassam.com)

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