A disturbing video from Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage. The footage shows a group of doctors at the district hospital allegedly beating and dragging a 77-year-old male patient in a shocking display of violence and negligence.
The incident reportedly took place on April 17, when the elderly man—who had come for treatment—was allegedly assaulted by hospital staff. In the video, one doctor can be seen pulling the frail patient by his limbs across the hospital floor, while another appears to strike him. What’s worse, the patient claims that the staff even tried to get him locked up in a police outpost after the assault.
“They hit me and dragged me out like I was some criminal,” the elderly man said, visibly shaken, in a statement to local media.
Public Outrage and Official Response
The video, now circulating widely on social media, has triggered intense backlash from netizens, who are demanding strict action against the doctors involved. Phrases like “inhuman,” “shameful,” and “unfit to serve” are flooding the comment sections.
Local authorities have yet to issue a formal statement, but pressure is mounting on the district administration to take swift disciplinary action. Medical ethics and patient dignity have come under the spotlight, with many calling this a test case for accountability in public healthcare.
What We Know So Far:
Incident Date: April 17
Location: District Hospital, Chhatarpur, MP
Victim: 77-year-old male patient
Allegations: Physical assault, dragging, attempted illegal detention
Viral Evidence: Video footage being widely shared on Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp
The incident raises serious questions about the safety of vulnerable patients in government hospitals. Activists and legal experts are also questioning how such actions were allowed inside a public healthcare facility.
