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Jaipur Private Hospitals Reopen After Police Assure Security

A promised SIT probe after an FIR on the alleged court assault persuaded doctors to reopen.

Overview

  • Private hospitals in Jaipur, which halted OPD, IPD and emergency care from Thursday night, reopened Sunday after police promised security for doctors.
  • Ashok Nagar police registered an FIR on Saturday based on a complaint from jailed neurosurgeon Sondev Bansal’s family about threats and assault inside the High Court.
  • The police commissioner agreed to set up a Special Investigation Team and pledged an impartial inquiry with action against anyone found guilty.
  • Even as services resume, private providers said they will keep boycotting the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme due to unresolved issues with the program.
  • The days-long stoppage strained care for thousands, with about 200 private hospitals refusing new admissions and the state adding extra OPD shifts at government facilities to handle the surge.