BAMS doctor shot by 3 assailants at his clinic

Ferozpur: In a shocking incident, a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) doctor was shot and injured by three unidentified assailants at his clinic on Malwal Road in Ferozepur city. The doctor, who sustained bullet wounds during the attack, is currently undergoing treatment and reported to be in stable condition, police said.

The victim, identified as a 44-year-old BAMS practitioner, was present at his clinic on Malwal Road late Wednesday night when three unidentified men arrived at the premises.

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Speaking to Hindustan Times, deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Sukhwinder Singh said, “An altercation reportedly broke out between the doctor and the trio over reasons that are still under investigation. During the scuffle, one of the attackers opened fire, injuring Dr Singh. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the incident.”

The injured doctor was rushed to a nearby private hospital by locals. Medical staff have confirmed that while the doctor sustained gunshot injuries, his condition is no longer critical.

According to Hindustan Times, “A case will be registered based on the statement of the victim, and further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the culprits,” the DSP added.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a shocking incident, a well-known medical professional and retired official from the Health Department suffered severe injuries after being shot three times by unidentified masked assailants in Sherghati, Gaya district. Out of the three rounds of bullets fired at him, one struck Dr. Tapeshwar Prasad on the left side of his face, injuring his cheek and jaw. Covered in blood and immense pain, the doctor was immediately rushed to Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.