MEERUT: Three junior doctors of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College under medical police limits were suspended after being booked by police on Monday for allegedly thrashing the relatives of a five-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital for treatment.The incident took place on Monday night around 8.30 pm when the minor boy, Kunal, a resident of Meeruts Kamalpur village, was brought to the hospital by his father after he accidentally came into contact with the fodder chopping machine and got his finger severely injured.The family alleged in the complaint that four to five junior doctors, who were in an inebriated condition, thrashed them.Devendra Kumar, Kunals uncle, told TOI, Our patient was in pain and no doctor was attending to him. Later, when they started treating him, we asked the doctors to handle him with care, upon which a heated conversation ensued between us and they began thrashing us. They didnt even show mercy to women and the accused doctors were in an inebriated condition.Taking cognizance of a video of the incident that is circulating on social media, the principal of the college has constituted an inquiry committee to probe the matter. Principal R C Gupta said, "Three junior doctors—Aditya Yadav, Abhishek Verma, and Abdul Manaan—have been suspended, and an inquiry committee has been set up led by a senior doctor to look into the matter. The committee has to submit the reports within three days, which will be sent to the deputy CM within seven days, and further action will be taken accordingly. Medical police station SHO Avdesh Kumar said, A case lodged against five unidentified accused under IPC sections 147, 323, 504, and 506. So far, no one has been detained. We also published the following articles recentlyDoctors recount horror of Gaza hospital blastA hospital in Gaza was hit by a massive explosion, resulting in many deaths and injuries. The blast occurred during ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, with both sides blaming each other for the incident. The hospital, which had provided a safe haven for those affected by the conflict, was left in ruins. The death toll from the explosion was the highest in Gaza during the current violence, leading to protests in the region. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to clash.Junior engineer suspended for lapses in drain projectThe Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has suspended a junior engineer and recommended action against an assistant engineer for negligence and irregularities in a stormwater drain and road construction project. An audit revealed that the contractor did not follow tender specifications, and the officers present at the site were unaware of the requirements. The chief engineers report highlighted misappropriation of funds and corruption, recommending disciplinary action against the officers involved. The audit also found that the contractor used lean concrete instead of the required ready-mix concrete.Hot days trigger surge in pink eye cases; doctors caution against self-medicationThe hot weather in Bengaluru is causing an increase in cases of pink eye, with doctors reporting at least seven cases per day. Previously, pink eye was more commonly seen in children and the elderly, but now it is affecting people of all age groups. Prolonged computer usage may be exacerbating the spread of the virus. Symptoms of pink eye include swollen eyelids, irritation, itchiness, watering, and discharge. Self-treatment is dangerous, and people should seek medical attention rather than attempting to treat it at home.

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