In a significant escalation, the entire staff of Lucknow's prestigious King George's Medical University (KGMU) has issued a stern ultimatum to the police administration. They have threatened to completely stall outpatient department (OPD) services starting January 13, 2026, if an FIR is not registered within 24 hours concerning the alleged vandalism on campus last week. The incident reportedly involved Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Yadav.
The Ultimatum and Its Impact on Healthcare
The drastic decision emerged from a joint committee meeting held on Monday, representing teachers, resident doctors, nursing staff, and other university employees. This move puts at risk the healthcare of a massive patient population, as KGMU's OPD facilities cater to between 8,000 to 10,000 patients every single day. Many travel from distant locations for treatment.
The committee's minutes, signed by all association representatives, stated that while there was immense pressure to close the OPD immediately, a 24-hour notice was given considering the welfare of patients who had already undertaken long journeys. The minutes explicitly questioned the safety of the institution, noting, "When even the Vice-Chancellor and officials are not safe, it is futile to discuss safety of the remaining faculty, residents, nurses, and other staff."
Chronology of the Campus Incident
The controversy stems from events on January 9, 2026. A group, including BJP leader Aparna Yadav, entered the KGMU campus. Their stated purpose was to meet Vice-Chancellor Professor Soniya Nityanand regarding a serious case. The case involves allegations against a junior resident doctor, Rameezuddin, of sexual exploitation and forced religious conversion of two women medical students.
However, the protest turned disruptive. The group allegedly tried to force their way into the V-C's office, raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Shri Ram', and got into a scuffle with university staff. The KGMU administration subsequently filed a formal complaint at Lucknow's Chowk police station on the same day, describing the acts as "vandalism by rioters."
The staff's anger is fueled by the fact that 72 hours after the complaint, no FIR had been registered and no arrests made. The meeting minutes strongly criticized Yadav's conduct, stating her actions were unbecoming of her official position and tarnished the government's image. They accused her and a crowd of 100-150 individuals of harassing the V-C, Pro-V-C, and other senior officials.
Parallel Investigations and Police Response
While the vandalism case remains in limbo, police are actively investigating the separate, grave allegations against Dr. Rameezuddin. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vishwajeet Srivastava outlined the case, revealing complaints from two medical students. The first complaint, dated December 23, 2025, alleged physical abuse and forced religious conversion when marriage was discussed. A second student reported similar abuse, along with forced abortion and conversion.
Rameezuddin, who was on the run for several days, was finally arrested on Friday, January 9. Police have stated their investigation into the campus incident is ongoing. Meanwhile, university authorities have expressed safety concerns, leading to police deployment on the campus.
In a related development, sources indicate that KGMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nityanand is set to present the findings of the internal Vishaka Committee report on the sexual harassment and conversion allegations to both Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The future of OPD services now hinges on the police's action within the next 24 hours, with a follow-up joint committee meeting scheduled for 2 pm on January 13 to decide the final course of action.
