Viral video shows nurse allegedly punching patient in Sapra Hospital in Hisar, doctor, staff booked for alleged involvement
Medical student booked
Rohtak: In a shocking incident, a doctor and staff at Sapra Hospital in Hisar have been accused of assaulting and beating a patient undergoing treatment at the hospital's ICU. The incident captured in a CCTV camera of a male nurse beating the patient went viral on social media.
According to the statement of the patient's son given to HT, his father was allegedly held hostage, thrashed and threatened with death by the accused doctor, nursing staff and a security guard. Based on the family's complaint, the police have registered an FIR against the trio accused and the hospital authorities suspended the nursing staff.
The video circulating on social media has attracted a lot of attention and received criticism from online users. In the footage, a male nurse is seen approaching a patient who is lying in bed and he stands beside the patient for a few moments. After checking his surroundings, the male nurse throws a punch at the patient's left lower chest. Later, the nurse tied the patient's hands to the bed.
The incident came to light when the patient the next day informed his family about the alleged assault he had faced at night and early in the morning. Following this, the family members complained about it to the hospital management. When the hospital authorities checked the CCTV footage, the shocking incident was discovered.
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