KARACHI: Healthcare workers of National Institute of Child Health under the banners of Young Doctors Association (YDA) staged protest demonstration against brutal torture on female doctor, nurse and others staff at last night.
The protesters said a violent mob entered the children's emergency room at midnight, brutalizing the female doctor, nursing staff and security guard. One of the perpetrators has been identified as carrying a weapon.
Apart from the violence on the medical staff, the doors and windows of the hospital were vandalized.
They said situation was reported to the police, who, despite their arrival, were delayed in apprehending the violent mob, and the perpetrators fled the scene.
In view of this situation, the Executive Director of the hospital could not reach the spot despite several reports, due to which legal proceedings were obstructed and delayed.
The YDA has decided to continue protest and demanded for protection to healthcare workers.