FORDA Lauds Berhampur SP for Prompt Action in MKCG Doctor Assault Incident

Berhampur: The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association India (FORDA India) has lauded Berhampur SP Pinak Mishra for taking prompt action in brutal assault on an on-duty doctor at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here on Sunday.

Acting swiftly, the Berhampur Police arrested the accused, who had allegedly assaulted doctors and bit off the ear of one PG doctor after he was denied entry into the labour room at the hospital.

The accused identified as Tarani Prasad Mohapatra (32) of Tara Tarini Chhaka, was arrested under various sections of the IPC, Prevention of Violence & Damage of Property Act 2008 and the Epidemic Disease Ordinance, 2020.

Berhampur SP Pinak Mishra said that the police will seek permission to book the accused under the National Security Act (NSA).

Mishra said, “We are committed towards the safety and security of our doctors”.

FORDA India has appreciated the prompt action of the Berhampur SP in the incident.

“Thanking @SP_BERHAMPUR for prompt action in yesterday’s incident of Assault on On-duty Doctor of MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha”, the Association tweeted.

Thanking @SP_BERHAMPUR for prompt action in yesterday’s incident of Assault on On-duty Doctor of #MKCGMedicalCollege, Berhampur, Odisha @odisha_police @CMO_Odisha @AmitShah https://t.co/MOwMTAlMQZ

— FORDA INDIA (@FordaIndia) May 11, 2020

Notably, Mohapatra had admitted his pregnant wife to the gynaecology ward of the hospital on Saturday. On Sunday morning, when she was taken to the labour room for preparation for delivery, he and other relatives sought to enter the room. As they were stopped by the doctors, Mohapatra attacked them and bit the ear of Dr Sakil Khan. A profusely bleeding Dr Khan was immediately rushed for treatment.