Video: Doctor assaults patient at IGMC in Shimla, attendants stage protest

The attendants claimed that a video of the alleged assault was recorded at the hospital and later went viral on social media.

A patient was allegedly assaulted by a doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla on Sunday, leading to protests by the patient’s attendants outside the hospital premises.

The attendants claimed that a video of the alleged assault was recorded at the hospital and later went viral on social media.

What’s happening in our State ? Shocking Video from IGMC,Shimla A patient beaten by Doctor at IGMC Shimla When those meant to heal turn violent, accountability is non-negotiable Immediate action & accountability needed pic.twitter.com/S1XwrGd4Np

— Adv. Homi Devang Kapoor (@Homidevang31) December 22, 2025

According to a report by The Tribune, the patient, who is a resident of a village in the Kupvi subdivision of Shimla district, said he had visited IGMC after experiencing breathing difficulties. He alleged that the doctor spoke to him rudely on arrival and began assaulting him when he asked the doctor to speak respectfully.

In the aftermath of the incident, the patient’s attendants staged a protest outside the hospital, raising slogans and demanding the suspension of the accused doctor.

Hospital authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the matter.