Barabanki medical college intern doctor allegedly assaulted by wardens, security guards

Barabanki: In a shocking incident that has angered the medical fraternity, an intern doctor from the 2020–21 batch at Dr KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, was allegedly assaulted inside the campus by hostel wardens and security guards while trying to access basic facilities.

The videos of the incident circulating on social media show wardens, including the chief warden, along with security guards, punching the intern. The accused, who are employees of the medical college, are seen beating the doctor with sticks. The intern reportedly suffered injuries in the assault.

A source from the batch told Medical Dialogues that the accused had earlier mentally harassed interns, but this is the first instance of physical violence. According to the source, the incident occurred on January 23, at around 8 am, when the intern went to the hostel to take a bath as there was no water available since morning.

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“We were in a hurry because biometric attendance is between 7.45 am and 8 am. While returning, the chief warden, other wardens, security guards, and even wardens and guards from the girls’ hostel started arguing and then began beating him with rods and sticks,” the source said.

Following the incident, several doctors and medical associations condemned the assault, stating that violence against an intern, especially within the campus, is completely unacceptable.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) expressed concern over the incident and demanded an immediate inquiry and strict action. It urged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to intervene in the matter.

In a post on 'X', FAIMA said, "Assault of interns for basic needs is unacceptable. Zero tolerance for violence against doctors".

Dr Rohan Krishnan, Chief Patron of FAIMA, also reacted on X, saying, “Violence against intern doctors, especially inside hostel premises, is serious failure of institutional governance. This requires immediate investigation and strict accountability. Zero tolerance for violence against doctors.”

The Democratic Medical Association (DMA) also demanded action against the accused, stating that intern doctors are frontline healthcare workers, not criminals. Hostels are living spaces, not detention centres, and violence against doctors, particularly within medical campuses, must not be tolerated.

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