IGMC Doctor Accused of Patient Assault: Health Minister Reveals Prior Complaints

• Dr. Raghav Narula, accused of assaulting a patient at IGMC, Shimla, has been removed from duty and sent on leave amidst ongoing protests.
• Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil stated that Narula is 'arrogant and unfit for the profession,' revealing prior complaints against him.
• A high-level committee will investigate the incident, an FIR has been registered, and the government may terminate the doctor's contract.
• IGMC MS Rahul Rao confirmed only one doctor, Raghav Narula, is accused of assault, with another doctor, Nikhil, seen holding the patient's leg.
• The incident involved a patient from Kupvi awaiting endoscopy, with a 15-second video surfacing and both parties alleging misbehavior.

Why It Matters: IGMC doctor accused of patient assault, minister reveals prior issues; high-level probe initiated.