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Doctor Suspended After Alleged Patient Assault in Shimla

12/31/2025

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Dr. Raghav Narula, a physician at Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, was suspended after a video allegedly showing him attacking patient Arjun Panwar.
The incident occurred while Panwar rested after tests for breathing issues, and Panwar says the confrontation escalated after Narula spoke rudely.
Narula contends he acted in self-defense, alleging Panwar insulted his family and tried to strike him with an IV stand.
Local supporters have emerged.
An investigation is ongoing.

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Dr. Raghav Narula, a physician at Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, was suspended after a video allegedly showing him attacking patient Arjun Panwar.
The incident occurred while Panwar rested after tests for breathing issues, and Panwar says the confrontation escalated after Narula spoke rudely.
Narula contends he acted in self-defense, alleging Panwar insulted his family and tried to strike him with an IV stand.
Local supporters have emerged.
An investigation is ongoing.