Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Himachal Govt Terminates Doctor After Viral Scuffle
A doctor and a patient got into a fight at a hospital in Shimla.
The fight was caught on video and shared online.
The hospital found both the doctor and the patient at fault.
The doctor was fired for misconduct.
The patient said the doctor used disrespectful language, while the doctor said the patient used abusive language.
Other doctors are worried about safety in hospitals and want a fair investigation.
The medical community is calling for a transparent probe and is concerned about the spread of unverified information.
They claim that the full footage shows prolonged provocation and intimidation by the patient's relatives.
A physical altercation between Dr. Raghav Narula and patient Arjun Singh at IGMC Shimla was caught on video and went viral.
The Himachal Pradesh government terminated Dr. Narula's services after an inquiry found both parties at fault.
The dispute reportedly began over the doctor's use of informal language and alleged abusive language by the patient.
The incident led to a suspension, an FIR, and demands for the doctor's arrest from the patient's relatives.
The medical community has called for a transparent investigation and highlighted concerns about safety and working conditions in hospitals.
- Who
- Dr. Raghav Narula, a senior resident doctor, and Arjun Singh, a patient
- What
- A physical altercation between a doctor and a patient at IGMC Shimla
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday, and the doctor was terminated on Wednesday
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- The altercation was due to a dispute over the doctor's choice of words and alleged abusive language
Medical Community
Patient's Relatives
Incident Cause
Medical Community
The patient and relatives used abusive language and threatened the doctor, creating a hostile environment.
Patient's Relatives
The doctor used disrespectful and informal language, provoking the altercation.
Video Evidence
Medical Community
The full footage shows prolonged provocation and intimidation by the patient's relatives.
Patient's Relatives
The viral video shows the doctor initiating the physical altercation.
Legal Action
Medical Community
Demands for legal action against individuals who incited the crowd and threatened doctors.
Patient's Relatives
Demands for the doctor's arrest and further legal action against the doctor.
- Doctor's Name
- Dr. Raghav Narula
- Hospital
- Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla
- Department
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Patient's Name
- Arjun Singh
- Incident Date
- Monday
- Termination Date
- Wednesday
- Policy Cited
- Resident Doctor Policy-2025
- Association
- Shimla Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers (SAMDCOT)
Sources
After viral scuffle, Himachal govt terminates IGMC Shimla's senior resident dcotor
Shimla Doctor's Contract Terminated Days After Viral Video Showed Him Assaulting Patient
IGMC doctor-patient brawl: Medical teachers’ body calls for fair probe
Shimla: Doctor’s body demands reinstatement of IGMC medic terminated for ‘punching’ patient
