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Doctor Accused of Assaulting Patient at Shimla Hospital
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A doctor at IGMC Shimla is accused of assaulting a patient.
- The incident occurred after a verbal altercation escalated.
- The patient was undergoing medical tests when the alleged assault happened.
A serious allegation has emerged from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where a doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) is accused of physically assaulting a patient. The incident reportedly took place on Monday, casting a shadow over the medical facility.
The patient, Arjun Panwar, had visited the hospital for medical tests. According to Panwar, he experienced breathing difficulties and rested on a bed in a different ward. He claims the doctor initiated a rude confrontation without provocation, which quickly escalated into a physical assault after Panwar protested.
This alleged assault has raised concerns regarding patient safety and the conduct of medical professionals within the hospital. Investigations into the incident are expected to follow, with authorities likely to examine the accounts of both the patient and the accused doctor.
