Caught on Camera: Sidhi Hospital Civil Surgeon Humiliated
A troubling event occurred in Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, involving a 64-year-old civil surgeon at Sidhi Government Hospital. The surgeon was publicly humiliated when a Shiv Sena worker and his associates poured black ink on his face.
Incident Details
The assailants accused the doctor of operating a private clinic during official hours and neglecting patients at the government hospital. The Shiv Sena member claimed that the doctor’s absence had led to recent patient deaths, using this as justification to pour ink on the surgeon's face and publicly shame him.
The incident was captured on video, showing the Shiv Sena worker dousing the doctor’s face with ink and smearing it by hand, while onlookers remained passive.
Aftermath and Public Reaction
The video quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage within the medical community. Many expressed concern over the treatment of doctors who have dedicated decades to public service, questioning why medical professionals would continue working in government hospitals under such conditions.
Soon after the attack, the doctor filed a formal complaint against the Shiv Sena worker and seven of his associates involved in the incident.
Related Incident
Earlier, a paediatric resident doctor at Sola Civil Hospital was suspended following a viral video controversy, highlighting ongoing tensions faced by medical staff in public hospitals.
Summary: This incident reveals serious challenges faced by government doctors, including public humiliation and allegations of negligence, raising urgent questions about their safety and respect.