Srinagar, July 25 -- Speaking to media persons at SMHS hospital, Sakina Itoo described the incident as deeply unfortunate, emphasising that such situations should never arise, particularly within hospitals.

She said if any wrongdoing occurs, there are established rules and laws for investigation and action, and these must be strictly followed. "The closure of hospital services and denial of care to patients as a form of protest is both unjustified and unacceptable."

"Patients who had appointments had to suffer and could not receive treatment because of the closure. In my opinion, this should not happen. There will certainly be an investigation and action will be taken, because what fault do the patients have?" she questioned.

She also ...