Protest at Kolkata hospital after patient's kin attack doctor

The doctors at the NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the patient's kin. Later, the doctor admitted in the ICU after sustaining grievous injuries. Four people arrested regarding this case.

Kolkata (West Bengal): Junior doctors at NRS Medical College and Hospital went on strike here on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient who died on Monday.

Protest at Kolkata hospital after patient's kin attacks doctor

The junior doctors locked up the hospital gates, stopped work at the outpatient department (OPD) and started a dharna as a mark of protest against the attack. However, patients later broke open the gates to enter the hospital.

Adequate security has been deployed in the wake of the incident.

Earlier, the family members of the deceased patient had staged a protest alleging medical negligence on behalf of the doctor.

Protest at Kolkata hospital after patient's kin attacks doctor

Health Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said four people have been arrested in connection with the case.

"Emergency is open and talks are on. Four people have been arrested in connection with attack on doctors," said Bhattacharya.

The doctor who was attacked is reportedly admitted in the ICU after sustaining grievous injuries.