Property of those who damage hospitals will be seized in J and K

Srinagar, Sep 4 (UNI) Concerned over the increase in attacks on doctors and damaging hospital property, the Jammu and Kashmir government is considering to issue an ordinance under which the property of those elements would be seized who indulge in destroying health infrastructure.

The government is contemplating to provide security staff to all health institutions in the state. Besides issuance of an ordinance is also under active consideration of the government under which the property of those elements who indulge in damaging the health infrastructure would be seized, minister for health and medical education Pandit Mangat Ram Sharma said.

He said the construction, repair and cost of equipment would also be recovered from these elements.

Pandit Sharma was addressing doctors and para-medical staff of Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital (JLNM) Rainawari here who were on strike from August 3Ist demanding early action against the miscreants who had on the same day beaten the doctors and para- medical staff besides damaging equipment worth lakhs of rupees after reported death of a patient.

The Minister assured the doctors and para-medical staff that action has been initiated against those involved in mischievous activities and said a three-member committee has also been constituted to probe the matter.

The doctors assured him of their full support for bringing the health sector on the new horizons to serve the people still better.

Mr Sharma went round all the units of the hospital and took stock of the damaged infrastructure and later instructed Director Health Services Kashmir and Superintending Engineer Road and Buildings (R&B), Kashmir, to immediately restore the operation theatere, labour room and other wards for providing early succour to the patients and called upon the doctors and para-medicos to work with commitment and dedication in the interest of patient care.

UNI