NEW DELHI: Members of the Resident Doctors’ Association of Safdarjung hospital alleged on Wednesday that two of their female colleagues were assaulted by some miscreants who held them responsible for spreading coronavirus.
The incident took place late evening and till the time of writing this report, sources said, no police complaint had been filed in the matter.
“Our colleagues were assaulted while on their way home, which is close to the hospital. They were slapped and told they are responsible for spreading Coronavirus,” said a doctor. Recently, some resident doctors from AIIMS had alleged that they were being threatened by house owners to vacate rented premises. The centre and the state both warned against such discrimination and promised strong action against anyone found to be discriminating against medical professionals for doing their duties and saving lives in this hour of crisis.
The incident took place late evening and till the time of writing this report, sources said, no police complaint had been filed in the matter.
“Our colleagues were assaulted while on their way home, which is close to the hospital. They were slapped and told they are responsible for spreading Coronavirus,” said a doctor. Recently, some resident doctors from AIIMS had alleged that they were being threatened by house owners to vacate rented premises. The centre and the state both warned against such discrimination and promised strong action against anyone found to be discriminating against medical professionals for doing their duties and saving lives in this hour of crisis.
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