Highlights
IMA said that the medical fraternity has been working tirelessly during the pandemic and is also facing a serious threat from healthcare violence
It had also urged the Assam government to take strict action against those responsible for assault on the doctor
It demanded that all hospitals should be declared as protective zone
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah for an effective and strong law "against healthcare violence". A doctor was attacked by a group of people in Assam's Hojai district on Monday, following a COVID patient's death. The IMA sought strong law against healthcare violence, demanding action over assault on Dr Seuj Kumar in Assam.