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Rajkot Doctor Assaulted: Medical Officer Booked
21 Aug
Summary
- Medical officer booked for allegedly abusing and slapping a female doctor.
- Junior Doctors Association protested with a strike over the incident.
- CCTV footage captured the alleged assault in the emergency ward.
A medical officer at Rajkot Civil Hospital has been booked for allegedly abusing and assaulting a female resident doctor on duty. The incident, which took place in the emergency ward, involved the officer allegedly slapping the doctor after she insisted a critical patient be placed on a ventilator.
The alleged misconduct led to a strike by the Junior Doctors Association. The college council investigated the matter and recommended action against the accused officer, identified as Dr. Ashwin Ramani. In response to the incident, the health department has made administrative changes, replacing the in-charge Medical Superintendent.
The First Information Report (FIR) details that the junior doctor informed Dr. Ramani about a serious patient's need for a ventilator. When she reiterated the urgency, he allegedly swore at her and slapped her. Guards intervened, and the event was recorded on CCTV cameras within the ward.
Dr. Ramani faces charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including causing hurt and criminal intimidation. The state health minister has assured swift justice and the victim's safety.
