House Surgeons-Nurses Clash Hits Health Services At MKCG

Berhampur: The MKCG Medical College and hospital here on Friday turned into a virtual battleground after a violent clash erupted between a group of house surgeons and nurses.

The tussle took place in presence of the medical superintendent who turned into a mute spectator expressing helplessness. Later, local police reached the spot and intervened in the matter.

The health service was disrupted for quite some time due to the brawl. Police had to face a tough situation to pacify both groups.

According to reports, a surgeon on duty had asked a nurse to make a blood glucose test on a patient. However, the nurse didn’t pay attention to the doctor’s direction following which a verbal duel ensued.

Later in the morning, a group of surgeons and nurses moved to the office of the superintendent to lodge complaints separately.

Later, the two groups engaged in heated arguments which took an ugly turn. Two staff from both sides sustained minor injuries in the clash.

Till the last report came in, tension continued to prevail on the campus.