Meerut doctor alleges attack over COVID-19

A government doctor in Meerut was allegedly attacked by the residents of his society over fears that he might spread COVID-19 in the locality. Dr. Prashant Bhatnagar is an assistant professor of Community Medicine in Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial College and lives with his parents in a rented accommodation in the posh Shastri Nagar colony of Meerut. He told reporters that his parents were asked to vacate the flat as it seems some residents feared that he could spread the virus in the colony. wWhen I protested, they heckled me and then threw a chair at me, leading to a fracture in my right hand.” An FIR has been registered at the Nauchandi Police station against three persons under sections 325 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 504 (intentional insult). However, SHO Nauchandi Ashutosh Kumar said that the altercation happened over the placement of guard’s cabin outside the doctor’s house. In his complaint, the doctor’s father has not mentioned that the throwing of the chair had something to do with his son’s working in hospital dedicated to COVID-19,” Mr. Kumar told The Hindu . Subscription Benefits Include Today's Paper Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Personalised recommendations A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print.