33 resident doctors at Raisen district hospital stop work, demand security after ruckus

A total of 33 resident doctors at the district hospital in Raisen stopped work on Wednesday. They are demanding that firm security arrangements be put in place at the hospital.

The matter dates back two days, when a pregnant woman died at the district hospital. A ruckus and vandalism followed in the hospital. The resident doctors say it went on for about four to five hours, and that during this time an attempt was also made to assault one of the resident doctors.

According to the doctors, the incident has left everyone fearful. They have handed a letter to Civil Surgeon Dr Anil Odh. In the letter, they have stated plainly that it is difficult for them to treat patients in an unsafe environment.

The doctors say they will not work until adequate security is arranged at the hospital and an FIR is registered against those who created the disturbance. There is concern that the stoppage will affect the hospital's health services.

Civil Surgeon Dr Anil Od said the resident doctors have stopped work citing inadequate security at the hospital. He said he has received the doctors' letter and senior officials will be informed. He said an attempt would be made to resolve the matter soon.

The 33 resident doctors working at the district hospital come to serve there for a period of three months.