In a disturbing incident at Delhi’s Ambedkar Hospital, a doctor was brutally attacked by a group of individuals following the death of a newborn. The assailants allegedly beat the doctor, strangled him with a stethoscope, and tore his clothes in a shocking broad-daylight assault.
A horrifying scene unfolded at Delhi’s Ambedkar Hospital when a doctor was physically assaulted by the family members of a deceased newborn. The tragic death of the infant triggered chaos, resulting in the doctor being beaten, strangled with his own stethoscope, and publicly humiliated as his clothes were torn during the violent episode.
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The incident occurred in broad daylight inside the hospital premises, exposing a growing threat to medical professionals across India. According to hospital sources, the newborn, reportedly in critical condition upon arrival, could not be saved despite emergency intervention. The grieving family members, unable to accept the loss, blamed the attending doctor and launched an attack that left the medical staff and patients in shock.
Video clips circulating on social media show the doctor being dragged, pushed, and manhandled by a group of men. In an outrageous escalation, one of the attackers attempted to choke him with a stethoscope. Despite security presence at the hospital, the incident continued for several minutes before police arrived to control the situation.
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The Delhi Medical Association (DMA) strongly condemned the assault, demanding strict legal action against the perpetrators. “This is not just an attack on a doctor; it’s an attack on the entire healthcare system. No one should fear for their life while saving others,” the DMA president said in a statement.
Police have arrested three individuals so far, and an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC including assault, criminal intimidation, and rioting. Authorities are also probing if more people were involved in the violence.
Healthcare workers across Delhi staged symbolic protests the following day, donning black badges and calling for better protection, especially in emergency and maternity wards. Hospital staff have demanded permanent deployment of police personnel in government hospitals.
This isn’t the first time medical professionals in India have faced violence. The increasing frequency of such incidents raises questions about hospital security infrastructure and the mental health impact on doctors and staff. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has once again urged the central government to pass the long-pending Medical Protection Act to safeguard healthcare workers from such attacks.
As investigations continue, this incident has reignited a broader debate about medical negligence perceptions, doctor-patient trust, and how institutional protocols can be improved to protect both patients and professionals in high-stress environments.
