Shocking Assault: Shimla Doctor Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Beating Patient
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{ "title": "Shocking Assault: Shimla Doctor Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Beating Patient", "article": "A disturbing video of a doctor beating a patient at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla has sparked outrage and led to swift action from the Himachal Pradesh government. The 31-year-old doctor, Raghav Narula, has been suspended pending a high-level inquiry into the incident. Narula, a senior resident in Pulmonary Medicine, allegedly assaulted a 36-year-old patient, Arjun Pawar, after Pawar objected to Narula's rude behavior. According to Pawar, he was resting on a patient's bed after a bronchoscopy procedure when Narula started inquiring about his medical reports in a harsh tone. Pawar objected, and Narula responded by hitting him multiple times. The incident, which was captured on camera, shows Narula delivering several punches to Pawar, who is seen defending himself. Attendants and other doctors intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further. The Himachal Pradesh government has taken swift action, suspending Narula's services and ordering a high-level inquiry into the matter. Health Minister Dhaniram Shandil has vowed that such behavior will not be tolerated and that the department will take strict action against the accused doctor. Pawar has lodged a police complaint, and the Shimla police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has condemned the incident, saying it raises questions about the professional competence and capabilities of medical professionals. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for Narula's termination. The hospital has assured that the inquiry will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and that no one will be protected from accountability."
