Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Inquiry Launched After Patient's Death at Srinagar Hospital
On July 23, a patient passed away at a medical college in Srinagar, which led to a fight between the patient's family and the doctors.
The government is now looking into what happened and why, assigning a special officer to find out the details and submit a report in 15 days.
The investigation will look at the events leading up to the fight, how it unfolded, and why the operating rooms were closed.
The government also wants to improve how the medical college handles complaints, coordinates internally, and runs overall.
In addition, doctors and staff are now required to wear proper white coats and name tags so that patients can easily identify them.
Jammu and Kashmir government ordered an inquiry into a law and order incident at Srinagar Government Medical College.
The incident occurred on July 23 following the death of a 52-year-old patient.
A scuffle broke out between the patient's attendants and doctors after the patient's death.
Doctors allegedly suspended medical services in protest, affecting other patients.
The Health and Medical Education Department directed measures to improve grievance redressal and coordination.
- Who
- The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the inquiry, involving doctors, attendants, and the deceased patient.
- What
- An inquiry was ordered into a law and order incident at Srinagar Government Medical College.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 23, and the inquiry was ordered shortly after.
- Where
- Srinagar Government Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and improve the medical college's operations.
Attendants
Doctors
Cause of Scuffle
Attendants
Unclear
Doctors
Doctors' actions may have been perceived as inadequate or unprofessional, leading to a confrontation.
- Inquiry Ordered By
- Jammu & Kashmir Government
- Incident Location
- Srinagar Government Medical College
- Date of Incident
- July 23
- Patient Age
- 52 years old
- Inquiry Officer
- Baseer ul Haq Chaudhary