IMA condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 13 2015:
The Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch has strongly condemned the attempt by a mob to attack the residence of Dr RK Praneshwari Devi at Heirangoithong Aheibam Leikai following the unfortunate death of Thokchom Rupabati Devi w/o Th Sanjit of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai at RIMS hospital on Aug 11.IMA (MSB) in a statement appealed to all concerned not to resort to mob justice and violence on issues relating to unfortunate death of a patient.
If any medical negligence is suspected on the part of a doctor, let the appropriate authority investigate the matter and action be taken as per law of the land, it said while adding that a departmental enquiry has been initiated in this regard.
In the event of any such sort of violence against a doctor, IMA will not remain a silent spectator, it warned.
At the same time, IMA (MSB) deeply mourned the untimely demise of Th Rupabati Devi.