RIMS refutes, spells out position
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 25 2025: Reacting to an alleged statement made by the co-convenor of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of late Chingsubam Manju Devi that the Director of RIMS had not shown adequate remorse regarding the incident, the RIMS authority, while strongly refuting the claim, has clarified that the institution has already publicly conveyed its condolences and sincere regret over the loss.

The Director of RIMS held a meeting on September 21, 2025 at Jubilee Hall with the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of late Manju Devi, along with hospital staffs and police officials.

During the meeting, the Director expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt grief over the unfortunate incident, said a press release issued by the Media Cell, RIMS.

The RIMS authority also appealed to all stakeholders not to create unnecessary trust deficits.

The RIMS authority once again extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and assured the public that every possible measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

Saying that it has come to the notice of the RIMS authority that certain derogatory remarks against doctors, particularly those from outside Manipur, are being circulated on social media platforms, the RIMS authority has decried that such remarks are deeply unfortunate and strongly discouraged, as they create disharmony and undermine the dedicated service of doctors who work tirelessly to save lives, regardless of State or community.

RIMS has also appealed to the public to refrain from making or spreading such divisive comments.

It added that RIMS Imphal, being a Central medical institute, under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India accommodates more than 75% of its medical, dental & nursing students from other States of the country.

All doctors, whether from Manipur or other States, are part of one medical fraternity committed to patient care and service to humanity, it said.

The cooperation of the public is essential in maintaining harmony, respect, and trust between patients and healthcare providers, it added.

In emergency services such as Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics etc, one unit under a Senior Professor supported by other consultants, Residents (Senior & Junior) and Interns remains in charge for 24 hours, it said.

Patients coming after OPD timing and emergency cases are promptly attended by Residents and Interns, while the consultants remain on call to ensure proper management.

All the emergency surgeries are done by faculties, it said.

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