Jaipur private hospitals resume services after police assurance on doctors' safety

Patients faced severe difficulties after private hospitals indefinitely suspended OPD, IPD, and emergency services on Friday, disrupting routine consultations, follow-up care, diagnostic services, and the treatment of chronic illnesses.

However, while hospitals continued treating patients who were already admitted, new admissions were halted, forcing many people requiring hospitalisation to search for beds elsewhere.

The strike was called by the Private medical institutions in protest against the alleged mistreatment of the doctor's family during a hearing at the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, on Thursday. 

According to reports, doctors alleged that during the hearing of the doctor's bail plea, a group created a ruckus, raised slogans, and disrupted the court proceedings, preventing the hearing from proceeding further. Consequently, the hearing of the case was adjourned until May 11. 

Based on a complaint filed by the doctor's family members, an FIR was registered in this case at the Ashok Nagar Police Station on Saturday, according to HT.

Subsequently, a delegation comprising various medical bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, the Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Society, and the Medical Practitioners Society, met with the Jaipur Police Commissioner and apprised him of the incident.

The Jaipur branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) alleged that, following the hearing, certain individuals intercepted the doctor's father and brother, threatening, physically assaulting, and verbally abusing them. Hence, this incident has sparked outrage and fear among doctors in Jaipur and across Rajasthan.

Therefore, medical institutions demanded the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), a request which the Police Commissioner accepted. The Commissioner assured a fair investigation and appropriate action against those found guilty, while also providing assurances regarding measures to ensure security.

In response to this, a joint meeting of medical organisations was held at the Jaipur Medical Association Hall, where a decision was taken to withdraw the strike in view of the inconvenience being caused to patients and the general public.

Medical bodies stated that, based on assurances from the administration, normal services in Jaipur's private hospitals and clinics will resume with immediate effect. However, due to unresolved issues and irregularities within the scheme, the boycott of the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme will continue across the entire state.

The doctor associated with a private hospital in Mansarovar was arrested by the police on April 12. He is accused of allegedly submitting forged and fabricated documents under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme for a patient who was admitted to the hospital.

According to TOI, after the matter came to light, a case was registered at the Mansarovar Police Station on September 29, 2025, based on the complaint of Jitendra Kumar Sharma, whose mother was admitted to the hospital. The woman was treated at Nivik Hospital under RGHS in September 2025, and she passed away during the course of the treatment. 

Dr Anurag Tomar, Secretary of the IMA Jaipur, stated that a medical board constituted following the complaint found no medical negligence or irregularities in the treatment provided. Despite this, he alleged that due to persistent protests and pressure, a criminal case was registered against the doctor regarding alleged irregularities and minor errors within the RGHS, which resulted in his imprisonment. 

“We will continue our indefinite strike and take out rally in the city Saturday,” said Dr Tomar.