Etawah Police Incident Sparks Outrage: Doctor Forced to Attend to SSP's Mother

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The Emergency Department of the District Hospital in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted when a doctor, Rahul Babu, was forcibly taken from his post to attend to the ailing mother of the city's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Brijesh Kumar Srivastava. The incident occurred on the night of September 17, and the doctor was allegedly removed by four police officers who entered the emergency ward and verbally abused him. A protest was staged by medical associations, demanding legal action against the police officials involved, leading to a two-hour disruption of Outpatient Department (OPD) services.

Key Takeaways:

  • A doctor, Rahul Babu, was forcibly removed from his duties by four police officers in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, on the night of September 17, to attend to the ailing mother of the city's SSP.
  • The incident led to a two-hour disruption of OPD services as medical associations staged protests, demanding legal action against the police officials involved.
  • The police officers allegedly verbally abused Dr. Babu and snatched his mobile phone during the incident.
  • Dr. Babu and pharmacist Sharad Yadav filed a written complaint against the police officials, accusing them of manhandling and taking their property.
  • The Unions, including the State Employees Joint Council, Diploma Pharmacist Association, and PMS Union, demanded strict action against the police officials involved.
  • SSP Srivastava distanced himself from the police action, stating that he had merely asked for a private doctor and was unaware of the emergency doctor being brought forcibly.

Statistics:

  • The incident disrupted OPD services for nearly two hours, affecting dozens of patients.
  • The protesting staff and unions demanded strict action against the police officials involved, including an FIR.
  • A detailed investigation will be conducted by the City Circle Officer.
  • A letter has been sent to the DGP and SSP requesting that a case be filed.
  • The hospital operations were resumed after the intervention of the Chief Medical Officer, Brijendra Kumar Singh.

Sources:

  • Hindustan
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com