Doctor Seen Beating Patient at IGMC Shimla, Incident Triggers Massive Protest: Video
Patient alleges assault by doctors at IGMC Shimla during bronchoscopy visit, triggering protests inside hospital campus. Police register case and begin investigation.
A serious incident at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla has sparked widespread outrage after a 36-year-old patient alleged that he was assaulted by two doctors during a medical visit. The incident, reported on Monday, led to strong protests inside the hospital premises, with relatives and friends demanding immediate action.
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The matter has raised fresh concerns over patient safety in major government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh.
What Happened at IGMC Shimla?
The patient, identified as Arjun Singh, a resident of Kapvi village in Shimla district, had visited IGMC for a bronchoscopy test at the Pulmonary Medicine Department. Arjun Singh runs a canteen at a well-known boarding school in Shimla and is undergoing treatment for a lung-related condition.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred after the medical procedure when the patient was advised to take rest due to breathing difficulty.
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Allegations Against Two Doctors
Arjun Singh has filed a formal police complaint alleging physical assault by two doctors, including Senior Resident Doctor Raghu Nerula.
As per the complaint:
- The patient lay down on a bed in the pulmonary ward after the test
- Two doctors arrived and allegedly behaved rudely
- When the patient objected, the situation escalated
- One doctor allegedly held the patient’s legs
- The other reportedly punched him repeatedly on the face
- The patient suffered heavy bleeding following the assault
Family and Friends Stage Protest
After the alleged assault, family members and friends gathered in large numbers inside the IGMC campus and raised slogans demanding the immediate arrest of the accused doctors.
Protesters warned that they would launch an indefinite sit-in protest inside the institute if strict action was not taken.
Police Confirm Complaint, Probe Underway
Confirming the complaint, Sub-Inspector Dilip Kumar, the investigating officer, said that police have registered the case and initiated an investigation.
- The circumstances under which the alleged assault occurred are being examined
- Statements of the accused doctors will be recorded
- Further action will be taken based on the findings
Doctor Denies Allegations
Senior Resident Doctor Raghu Nerula has denied the allegations. He stated that he did not intend to assault the patient and claimed that the patient first misbehaved with him. He said he would present his version before the police during the investigation.
Eyewitness Account from Patient’s Friend
Arjun Singh’s friend Viju Pal said they reached IGMC around 11 am for the procedure. After the test, a nurse advised rest due to breathing discomfort.
He alleged that while Arjun was resting in the ward, the doctors entered, behaved rudely, and later assaulted him, leading to serious injuries and bleeding.
Security Tightened at Hospital
Following the incident:
- Senior medical officers and hospital authorities intervened
- Police were deployed on the IGMC campus
- Security arrangements were strengthened to prevent any untoward incident
At the time of filing this report, protests were still ongoing within the hospital premises.
Calls for Accountability in Healthcare Institutions
The incident has triggered debate on accountability and patient rights in public hospitals, with many demanding a transparent and time-bound investigation.
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