Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Himachal Doctors Strike Over Terminated Doctor
Doctors in Himachal Pradesh are on strike because a senior doctor, Dr. Raghav Narula, was fired after a video showed him hurting a patient.
The doctors want the government to take back the firing.
They say the doctor was treated unfairly and quickly.
The strike has made it hard for people to get regular doctor visits.
The doctors are also worried because they feel scared to work now.
The Chief Minister asked the doctors to stop the strike and go back to work.
He said the government will look into the matter.
The doctors have not responded yet.
The government is making sure that emergency services are not affected.
Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh began an indefinite strike demanding the revocation of Dr. Raghav Narula's termination.
The strike follows a viral video allegedly showing Dr. Narula assaulting a patient, leading to his swift suspension and termination.
OPD services are affected, with many hospitals operating with limited doctors.
The Resident Doctors’ Association argues the termination process was too hasty and unfair.
Doctors express fear and distress, citing a negative atmosphere in hospitals due to the incident.
- Who
- Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Indefinite strike over termination of a senior resident doctor
- When
- Started on Saturday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- Protest against the termination of Dr. Raghav Narula following a viral video of alleged assault on a patient
Doctors' Association
Government
Termination Process
Doctors' Association
The termination process was hasty and unfair, requiring a review.
Government
The termination was justified due to the serious nature of the assault.
Strike Justification
Doctors' Association
The strike is necessary to protest the unfair termination and support their colleague.
Government
The strike is inappropriate and disrupts public health services.
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Strike Start Date
- Saturday
- Terminated Doctor
- Dr. Raghav Narula
- Strike Demand
- Revocation of termination order
- Impact
- OPD services affected, limited doctor availability
- Government Response
- Assured inquiry, no withdrawal of termination
- Government Appeal
- Chief Minister Sukhu urged doctors to end the strike and resume duties.
- Supporting Associations
- Himachal Medical Officers Association (HMOA), State Medical and Dental Officers’ Confederation (SEMDICOT)
