ASSAULT ON NURSE

 AIDWA Calls For Action Against Hospital

THE All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) has called upon the Delhi government to cancel the registration of the license given to the Shanti Mukund Hospital on grounds of criminal negligence and violation of minimum medical ethics. This is the hospital where a young nurse was criminally assaulted and had her eye gouged out by the assailant. The private hospital authorities had not only sent the victim back to her home in a terribly injured condition, but had also demanded Rs 7000 as deposit if she wanted to be treated there. This is the ultimate example of criminal callousness. Strong and salutary action has to be taken against such institutions, more so when there is a proliferation of private hospitals all through the city’s, with little or no accountability.  The AIDWA said it is also moving the Medical Council of India on this issue. The AIDWA has also decided to organise a protest demonstration against the hospital on September 16.

Issued on September 12, AIDWA statement welcomed the prompt action of the Delhi Police in adding Section 307 (attempt to murder) to the charges, after an AIDWA delegation comprising Brinda Karat, Kalindi Deshpande, Ashalata, Shanti Devi and others made such a request at a meeting with the DCP September 11.

The AIDWA has also urged the Delhi government to immediately give financial help to the victim who is the only earning member of her family. The victim told the AIDWA team that she has to pay back loans and at present is paying over Rs 6000 a month just on interest. Since she will be unable to resume work for some time, it essential that some financial help is given to her.

The AIDWA urged upon the citizens of Delhi to come forward to help this brave young woman through donations to help her, and also join the demonstration. All those who want to make a contribution to her may contact the AIDWA office. (INN)