Anuguished over assault on doctor: JKSA

Srinagar, Jul 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday expressed deep anguish and strongly condemned the recent brazen assault on a resident doctor at SMHS Hospital here by an attendant in full public view, a press release said.

National Media Coordinator of the Association, Mir Zubair said that this disturbing incident comes close on the heels of a similar attack on another doctor at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu.

He said that such repeated acts of violence against healthcare professionals are not only deeply troubling but also reflect a dangerous and growing trend that undermines the morale, safety, and dignity of the medical fraternity.

“Doctors are frontline defenders of public health. They often work under immense pressure, during long shifts, and in emotionally charged environments, especially in tertiary-care hospitals like SMHS and GMC. Any form of violence against them is unjustifiable and poses a grave threat to the integrity and functionality of our healthcare system,” Mir said.