Ahmedabad hospital vandalized, Two doctors assaulted after death of patient

Ahmedabad: In yet another instance of violence against medical professionals, two doctors of a private hospital at Seventh Heaven on Sarkhej-Makarba headquarters road were allegedly attacked by the kin of a patient who died at the hospital following which one of the doctors filed an FIR in this regard.  

According to the doctor's statement, the wife of the deceased patient arrived at the hospital with four people. They proceeded to assault the doctors while causing damage to hospital property. Furthermore, the doctors alleged that the assailants made threats of severe consequences before leaving the premises. 

The two doctors in this case have been identified as Dr Uzair Shaikh, the owner of the hospital and Dr Azharuddin Memon, his partner. 

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The incident took place after the wife of the patient brought him to the hospital's emergency department after the patient fell unconscious however, Dr Shaikh could not save him with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as he claimed that the patient was brought dead at the hospital.  

As per the TOI news report, the patient had been consulting Dr Shaikh for multiple ailments over the past three years. Khan had a complex medical history, including hypertension, heart issues, paralysis, and multiple addictions which complicated his health condition.

According to the FIR, the patient in an unconscious state was rushed to the hospital on April 4 as he suffered from breathlessness and his heart began pumping slowly. However, he was discharged from the hospital on Saturday Afternoon when his health condition improved.

Later on the same day, the patient's condition worsened, and he was brought back to the hospital unconscious and was declared dead upon arrival. Efforts to revive Khan through CPR were unsuccessful.

After informing the patient's wife about his death, four of his relatives, aged in their 30s and 40s, arrived at the hospital. They allegedly attacked the two doctors and vandalized hospital property.

Following the incident, Dr Shaikh filed a complaint against the four unknown accused under relevant sections of IPC which included charges- causing hurt, using abusive words, criminal intimidation, causing damage and abutment.

Acting on the complaint, the police registered an FIR and an investigation is underway. 

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