IMA plans protest against assault on doctors in Dombivli on July 20
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Maharashtra has announced a 24-hour suspension of routine medical services to protest the violent assault of hospital staff by a local politician. The association is demanding stricter legal protections and an end to political interference in healthcare settings.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between healthcare workers and political figures in India, emphasizing the need for systemic safety reforms in public hospitals.
Following the violent assault on doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at Shastrinagar Municipal Hospital, Dombivli, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has announced a 24-hour statewide suspension of routine medical services on July 20, 2026.
The IMA has urged government to take strict action against all those involved in the assault, without any political interference and to amend the Maharashtra Medicare Act to prevent violence against healthcare workers.
“The involvement of persons holding political office in such brutal attacks undermines democratic values, the rule of law, and public confidence in the justice system. The Government must ensure that there is no political interference in this case and deliver prompt justice to the victims through fair and stringent action against the culprits,” said the IMA representative Santosh Kulkarni.
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