Four employees were injured when a group attacked the government Community Health Center (CHC) in Nuh. Arriving in three vehicles, the assailants attacked security personnel and staff on the hospital premises with sticks and iron rods. They also vandalized the hospital, causing significant damage. An FIR was registered at the City Police Station in Nuh.
Video Evidence Surfaces
A video surfaced showing the attackers brutally beating hospital staff. After registering the FIR, police are attempting to identify the attackers based on the video footage.
Incident Details
According to police, the incident occurred late Wednesday night. Hospital staff reported that some people injured in a dispute had arrived at the CHC for treatment. Shortly after, the other party also arrived at the hospital, leading to an altercation. When hospital staff intervened, the attackers targeted them.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers entered the hospital premises, chased staff members, and beat them. They vandalized rooms, broke several windows, and damaged computer monitors and other medical equipment. Panic gripped patients and their relatives at the hospital.
Injured Staff
Hospital cleaner Rajesh, security guard Dheeraj, guard Tarif, and Pushpraj were injured in the attack. Hospital staff immediately called 112 to inform the police. However, doctors allege that police arrived at the scene approximately half an hour after the call.
Suspects and Investigation
According to locals, the attackers included some people from Nuh, Salamba, Salaheri, and Ghasera areas. Police have not yet officially confirmed any names or villages.
Dr. Kapil Dev, SMO of the CHC, Nuh, stated: “Incidents of violence and indecency have occurred at the hospital several times in the past. We demanded regular police patrols and permanent security arrangements on the hospital premises at night. Strict action should be taken against the attackers.”
The Nuh police spokesperson said: “Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered. A probe is underway and the accused will be arrested soon.”
