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A senior resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, was terminated after a physical altercation with a patient. A viral video showed the doctor punching the patient, who was also seen kicking the doctor. An investigation found both parties responsible for misconduct and violation of doctor policies. The patient, Arjun Singh, claimed the argument began over the doctor’s language, while the doctor, Raghav Narula, alleged the patient used abusive language and the video was misleading. An FIR was lodged against the doctor. The incident sparked protests and calls for a transparent investigation from the medical community, who also warned about the safety of doctors.
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Shimla Doctor Fired After Viral Video Shows Patient Assault
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – December 25, 2025 – A senior resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla has been fired following a physical altercation with a patient that was captured on video and went viral. The Himachal Pradesh government terminated Dr. Raghav Narula’s services on Wednesday, December 24th, citing “misconduct,” “misbehavior,” and “acts unbecoming of a public servant.”
The incident occurred on Monday, December 22nd, in the pulmonary ward of IGMC. A video circulating online shows Dr. Narula punching patient Arjun Singh, who is seen attempting to kick the doctor. Mr. Singh had gone to the hospital for a bronchoscopy and claimed the altercation started when he objected to the doctor using an informal term of address. Dr. Narula countered that Mr. Singh used abusive language first and that the video presents an incomplete picture of the event.
A committee investigation found both Dr. Narula and Mr. Singh responsible for the incident, citing violations of Resident Doctor Policy-2025. An FIR has been lodged against Dr. Narula.
The incident sparked protests at IGMC on Monday, with Mr. Singh’s relatives and other patients demanding Dr. Narula’s arrest. The Shimla Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers (SAMDCOT) has called for a transparent investigation, warning that failure to address what they allege was incitement against the doctor could lead to statewide action. SAMDCOT emphasized that hospitals must remain safe spaces for both patients and healthcare providers.
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