Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Assault at Shimla Hospital
A doctor and a patient got into a fight at a hospital in Shimla.
The patient, who was having trouble breathing, couldn't respond well to the doctor's questions.
The doctor got angry and punched the patient, causing injuries.
The patient's family and local politicians are upset and want the doctor to be fired.
The doctor says the patient was rude and started the fight.
The hospital is investigating what happened.
Another video showed a heated argument between the patient and the doctor, with the doctor saying the patient was only four years older.
The hospital administration is still compiling its report.
A physical altercation occurred between a doctor and a patient at IGMC in Shimla.
The dispute started when the doctor questioned the patient about his admission and medical papers, and the patient couldn't respond appropriately due to his medical condition.
The doctor allegedly punched the patient, causing injuries and a broken oxygen pipe.
An FIR has been registered against the doctor, and an investigation is ongoing.
Local politicians and the patient's family demand the doctor's termination and charges of attempted murder.
- Who
- Dr. Raghav Nirula (doctor) and Arjun Singh (patient)
- What
- Physical altercation between doctor and patient
- When
- December 22, 2023
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
- Why
- Dispute over the doctor's manner of speaking and alleged misbehavior by the patient
Patient and Family
Doctor
Initiation of Conflict
Patient and Family
The doctor was aggressive and punched the patient after the patient couldn't respond appropriately due to his medical condition.
Doctor
The patient allegedly misbehaved and used abusive language, provoking the doctor.
Severity of the Incident
Patient and Family
The doctor's actions caused serious injuries, including bleeding and a broken oxygen pipe, putting the patient's life at risk.
Doctor
The doctor's actions were a response to the patient's rude behavior and were not premeditated.
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
- Date
- December 22, 2023
- Doctor Involved
- Dr. Raghav Nirula (31)
- Patient Involved
- Arjun Singh (36)
- Procedure
- Treatment for lung infection
- Action Taken
- FIR registered, doctor suspended, investigation ongoing
- Political Response
- BJP MLA and Chief Minister demand termination and charges
- Doctor's Defense
- Patient allegedly misbehaved and used abusive language
Sources
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Viral video of doctor-patient fight at Shimla hospital: Read what happened and how being called ‘Tu’ triggered a scuffle
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