India, Sept. 22 -- Medical services at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital in Imphal were shut down on Monday after doctors launched an indefinite strike over the assault of a colleague and vandalism of hospital property by an irate mob following two deaths, leaving thousands of outpatients without treatment.

The Teachers' and Medical Officers' Association (TAMOA), Resident Doctor Association (RDA), RIMS students' Union (RIMSSU), Non-teaching Employees Welfare Association (NTEWA) and others demonstrated in front of New OPD block of the hospital as a part of the indefinite shutdown.

"The association condemns the physical assault on a health care provider. We could have solved any issue peacefully without disturbing...