KGMU: Drunken Brawl between Medicine, Orthopaedic Resident Doctors; 6 Suspended

Lucknow: In a stern punishment to the medicos, who engaged in a violent brawl damaging hospital property and creating panic among the patients; the King George's Medical University (KGMU) administration has suspended 6 accused resident doctors attached to Orthopaedic and Medicine departments. An FIR for harassment, rioting and assault has also been lodged in the case and the investigation is on.

Meanwhile, as suggested by the news reports, over 12 resident doctors were involved in the violent incident. The suspension was due to an altercation that took place between a faction of doctors from the Orthopaedic and Medicine departments on September 28th in an inebriated state. The resident doctors will stay suspended till the investigation into the case is completed.

According to KGMU administration, on September 28th, two resident doctors of the orthopaedic department lost consciousness after consuming too much alcohol at a birthday party. The two were brought by other resident doctors of the department, who were also in the drunken state, to the trauma centre.

Reportedly, the medicine residents asked their orthopaedic doctors to get registration slips made as it may be required for legal purpose later if the medicos get serious. Agitated over the issue, an argument started between the residents of two groups and some doctors misbehaved.