IGMC Shimla Doctors on Mass Leave Over Resident Doctor's Suspension

• IGMC Shimla's Resident Doctors Association (RDA) is on mass leave today, December 26, protesting the termination of senior resident Dr Raghav Nirula.
• Dr Nirula's services were terminated following a violent altercation with patient Arjun on December 22, leading to an FIR under BNS 2023.
• RDA demands immediate reinstatement of Dr Nirula, FIR against Naresh Dasta, action against property damage, and accountability for hospital security lapses.
• If demands are not met, RDA plans an indefinite strike from December 27, affecting regular services, OPDs, and elective surgeries, while emergency services continue.
• FORDA and Himachal Medical Officers Association (HMOA) also support the protest, with HMOA threatening emergency-only treatment from December 27.

Why It Matters: IGMC Shimla doctors are protesting Dr Raghav Nirula's termination, demanding reinstatement and improved hospital security.