LAHORE: In yet another incident of violence against medics, an on-duty doctor was attacked by the family members of a patient who died during treatment at the Sharqpur Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.
According to the initial hospital report, the patient, suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension, was brought to the emergency room of the THQ hospital in critical condition and later died during treatment.
Following the patient’s death, his relatives protested and physically attacked Dr. Adil, who was performing duty at the hospital.
Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran has taken notice of the incident and sought a report on the assault on the doctor.
He condemned the violence against the doctor and questioned why adequate security measures were not in place for the medical staff.
"Doctors are healers, and they should be fully supported by the public," the minister said.
The health minister has formed an investigation committee to submit a report on it within 24 hours.