The security arrangements at Doon Medical College’s emergency department have once again come under scrutiny. A fight broke out between two groups in the emergency ward late at night. The youths also misbehaved with the staff who tried to intervene. Following this, the doctors closed the emergency department.
It is reported that two groups of young men clashed in the Paltan Bazaar area late Sunday night. Some youths from one group were injured in the fight. When their companions took them to the emergency department of Doon Hospital, the youths from the other group also arrived there. A fight broke out between the two groups again. The staff and doctors on duty in the emergency department tried to stop the fight, but the youths misbehaved with them as well. Angered by this, the doctors closed the emergency department’s gates.
It is also reported that ambulances were stopped outside. The commotion continued until 1:30 AM. However, the police arrived and started an investigation. Efforts were also underway to persuade the doctors to reopen the emergency department
