Nursing Association President at AIIMS Bhubaneswar assaulted, critical condition

Bhubaneswar: A shocking incident of violence has left the medical community in Bhubaneswar deeply disturbed after the president of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) Nursing Association was critically injured in a brutal attack on Friday.  

According to news reports, the attack took place near the Patrapada bus stop in Bhubaneswar, where approximately six individuals reportedly assaulted a nursing leader. The motive behind the violent act remains unknown, and authorities have yet to identify those responsible.    

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The victim sustained severe injuries in what is being described as a life-threatening assault. He was immediately rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where he is currently undergoing treatment in the critical care unit.

Following the attack, members of the Nursing Association filed a formal complaint at the Khandagiri police station, demanding swift action against those responsible. Police have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the attackers.   

The incident triggered strong reactions across the hospital campus, with nursing staff and association members organizing a candlelight rally to express solidarity and to condemn the act of violence.  

Speaking to Odisha TV, a nursing staff member said, "We are not aware of the individuals involved in the attack at this stage. The details will become clear only after a thorough police investigation. It is essential that the police conduct a proper inquiry. Additionally, ensuring the safety and protection of all our nursing staff is of utmost importance."  

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that, demanding that the management fulfil their long-pending demands, the nursing officers at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, staged a protest on Monday by organising a one-hour rally on the hospital premises.   

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