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Doctors at Rajkot AIIMS Stage Strike Over Intern's Molestation Allegation
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rajkot began a strike after an intern alleged she was molested by nursing staff, prompting a protest over workplace safety.
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot have initiated a strike following an intern's allegation that she was molested by members of the nursing staff. The medical faculty announced the walkout to demand a swift investigation and stricter safeguards for staff and patients alike.
Hospital administrators confirmed that the intern lodged a formal complaint, prompting the doctors to suspend routine duties as a form of protest. The strike has disrupted outpatient services and routine admissions, with senior physicians urging authorities to address the grievance promptly.
Health officials from the state health department have been informed and are expected to intervene to ensure an impartial inquiry. The incident has sparked broader concerns about workplace harassment within medical institutions across the region.
The doctors have called for immediate protective measures, transparent proceedings, and accountability for any misconduct. They have also appealed to the AIIMS governing body to uphold a safe environment for all healthcare workers.
As the strike continues, patients are being redirected to nearby hospitals, and the situation remains under close monitoring by both the hospital administration and local authorities.
Hospital administrators confirmed that the intern lodged a formal complaint, prompting the doctors to suspend routine duties as a form of protest. The strike has disrupted outpatient services and routine admissions, with senior physicians urging authorities to address the grievance promptly.
Health officials from the state health department have been informed and are expected to intervene to ensure an impartial inquiry. The incident has sparked broader concerns about workplace harassment within medical institutions across the region.
The doctors have called for immediate protective measures, transparent proceedings, and accountability for any misconduct. They have also appealed to the AIIMS governing body to uphold a safe environment for all healthcare workers.
As the strike continues, patients are being redirected to nearby hospitals, and the situation remains under close monitoring by both the hospital administration and local authorities.