Srinagar, July 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a time-bound inquiry into the recent incident at SMHS Hospital Srinagar, where a medico was allegedly assaulted following the death of a patient, triggering a protest by doctors and a brief suspension of emergency services.
As per an official order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, Mission Director NHM, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, has been appointed as the inquiry officer and tasked with submitting a detailed report within 15 days.
The inquiry will cover multiple aspects, including the law and order situation that occurred on July 23, 2025, the events leading up to the protest, and the alleged closure of Operating Theatres (OTs) at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
