Archive · 26 May 2025
Bouncers Assault Journalists at Raipur Hospital, Four Arrested
Some reporters went to the hospital to cover a story about someone hurt by a knife.
But, some security guards, called bouncers, didn't want them there.
The bouncers pushed and threatened the reporters, even using a gun!
The reporters protested, and the police arrested the bouncers.
The hospital said it was sorry and would stop using the bouncers' company.
The government is now taking action because the reporters were just trying to do their job.
Bouncers assaulted media personnel at Raipur's BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital.
The incident occurred while journalists were reporting on a stabbing victim.
Four suspects, including the agency owner, were arrested.
Hospital superintendent apologized and vowed to terminate the security agency's contract.
The State Health Minister promised strict action against those involved.
- Who
- Bouncers from 'Call Me Services' and journalists were involved.
- What
- Bouncers assaulted journalists at Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital.
- When
- The assault occurred on Sunday night, with arrests and protests following.
- Where
- Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, India
- Why
- Bouncers attempted to block media coverage of a stabbing victim.
Journalists
Security Agency/Hospital
Media Access and Use of Force
Journalists
Journalists believe they have a right to report on events, condemning the use of force by bouncers.
Security Agency/Hospital
The security agency, and potentially the hospital, sought to block media coverage and used force.
Media Access
Journalists
Journalists sought to report on events at the hospital.
Security Agency/Hospital
The security agency, and potentially the hospital, sought to block media coverage.
- Location
- Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital
- City
- Raipur, India
- Security Agency
- Private security agency 'Call Me Services'
- Incident
- Assault, obstruction of media
- Arrests
- Four
- Hospital Superintendent
- Dr. Santosh Sonkar
- State Health Minister
- Shyam Bihari Jaiswal