Three Doctors Assaulted at Gauhati Medical College, Sparking Unrest

Three doctors at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) were allegedly assaulted by patient attendants on Monday, leading to heightened tensions among the medical staff. The incident occurred during the doctors’ shift in the Surgery Department, with five individuals detained in connection. In response, junior doctors have withdrawn their services from emergency and non-emergency duties. The assault adds to the ongoing nationwide protests by medical professionals demanding better safety measures.