LUCKNOW, Sept. 23 -- At least four resident doctors from the orthopaedics department of King George's Medical University (KGMU) have been suspended for allegedly assaulting a nursing officer at the trauma centre. Both the resident doctors and nursing staff lodged FIRs against each other, with tensions persisting between the two groups, KGMU authorities said on Monday.

Following the incident, resident doctors and nursing officers mobilised into groups. On Sunday, nursing staff surrounded the trauma centre demanding action and agreed to end their work boycott after being assured of a decision by Monday at 4 pm. When no action came by evening, they resumed the protest. Resident doctors also gathered at the trauma centre after their colleagu...