Anantnag, Apr 25: Four persons have been arrested after a vandalism and assault incident inside Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag on Friday evening.
Sources said a group allegedly created a disturbance inside the hospital premises, damaged property and assaulted members of the medical staff on duty, news agency KDC reported.
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They said police have registered FIR No. 118 under relevant sections of law and started an investigation to identify all those involved and determine the circumstances behind the incident.
So far, four persons have been arrested, while efforts are underway to identify others allegedly involved, KDC reported.
The unrest reportedly erupted after a family alleged that their mother died due to medical negligence at the hospital, triggering outrage.
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The family has appealed to Health Minister Sakina Itoo and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order a high-level probe and ensure accountability if negligence is found.
