HT Correspondent
AGARTALA, Aug 7: The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the assault on two on-duty doctors at GB Pant Hospital and has sought detailed inquiry reports from both the Director of Health Services and the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura.
In an official order issued by THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam Lodh, the Commission stated that on August 4, two Medical Officers were reportedly assaulted by members of a patient party while carrying out their duties within the hospital premises.
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Citing media reports, the Commission noted: ”The manhandling of medical officers during the course of their duty within the hospital premises constitutes a serious violation of their human rights. The authorities appear to have failed in ensuring their protection, despite the presence of security personnel at GB Hospital.”
Justice Lodh emphasized that the incident warranted immediate attention and intervention from the Commission. As such, a notice has been issued to the Director of Health Services, seeking an explanation as to why adequate protection was not provided to the medical staff on duty. Simultaneously, the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura, has been asked to submit a report on the actions taken against the miscreants and the measures initiated to safeguard the hospital staff.
The Commission has directed both officials to submit their respective reports by August 21.
