Srinagar, July 23 -- The flashpoint came after Dr. Shahnawaz, a resident doctor, was allegedly attacked by a patient's attendant.

"The incident took place at around 12:15 am on Tuesday. I was at the medical reception when the patient was brought in. After assessing the patient, his vitals were not recorded, and he was sent to the triage room for further investigation. Unfortunately, the patient later died," Dr. Shahnawaz said.

Following the death, tensions escalated. "An attendant in his 40s came and kicked me. There are no consultants, CMOs, or security personnel present at night, making it extremely risky for us to work under such conditions," he added.

Calling for concrete safeguards, he continued: "We want a clear assurance that su...