A video showing a physical altercation between a doctor and a patient inside a hospital in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla has surfaced on social media. The clip shows both the doctor and the patient attacking each other, while others step in to separate them.
In the video, the patient, who is lying on a bed, is seen kicking the doctor. The doctor dodges the kicks and then punches the patient several times in the face.
According to reports, the patient, identified as Arjun Panwar, had visited Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, for an endoscopy. After experiencing breathing difficulties, he reportedly went to another ward and lay down on a bed. It is alleged that the doctor later misbehaved with the patient, leading to a heated argument that escalated into violence.
The video has since gone viral on social media, prompting the patient’s attendants to demand strict action against the doctor. A police complaint has also been filed in connection with the incident.
The hospital administration has not yet issued an official statement. Meanwhile, reports said people gathered outside IGMC after news of the incident spread in the city, with calls for a investigation and appropriate action against those responsible.
The viral footage has triggered mixed reactions online. While some users condemned the doctor’s actions, others urged restraint in the absence of full context. An X user, VatsRohit, questioned the rush to blame the doctor, arguing that medical professionals should not be expected to tolerate verbal abuse or physical attacks.
Another user, Gems of Himachal, provided additional context, claiming that the patient had been directed by one doctor to lie down in another ward due to his need for oxygen. When the doctor involved in the scuffle arrived and questioned the patient, a verbal exchange ensued and soon turned into the physical confrontation captured on video. The user noted that responsibility can lie with either patients or doctors, depending on the situation.
