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Ranchi Docs Demand Security Overhaul Amid Attacks
8 Sep
Summary
- Junior doctors seek enhanced security due to recent assaults.
- The demand follows incidents of vehicle theft and phone snatching.
- A quick action force is requested to manage emergencies.
Junior doctors at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) in Ranchi have formally requested significant improvements to campus security. This action arises from multiple incidents over the past few months, including alleged assaults on medical staff by patients' families, as well as theft of vehicles and mobile phones by miscreants on campus. The Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) submitted a memorandum detailing their concerns and demands.
The association has called for the establishment of a dedicated quick action force comprising at least 15 trained guards. They also seek to designate hostels and academic buildings as restricted zones, allowing entry only to Rims staff with valid identification and pre-approved service providers. These demands aim to address repeated instances of violence and threats faced by the medical fraternity.
In response to the escalating concerns, Rims authorities held a security review meeting. The director has ordered the deployment of security personnel in three shifts at critical locations such as the trauma centre, surgery ward, and ICU. Plans are also in motion to form a quick response team and implement a wireless communication system to enhance security coordination and emergency response capabilities.
