Gwalior GRMC Junior Doctors Strike After Dean Slapped by Former Lawyer
Junior doctors at Gwalior's GRMC launch a pen-down strike after a former lawyer assaulted the Dean during the CM's visit.
Medical services at Gajara Raja Medical College (GRMC) in Gwalior have been thrown into turmoil as junior doctors launched an indefinite pen-down strike on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The sudden walkout is a reaction to a shocking incident where the college Dean, Dr. RKS Dhakad, was physically assaulted in the presence of high-ranking officials.
Assault Amidst VVIP Presence
The incident that sparked the outrage occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was visiting the trauma center of Jayarogya Hospital when the chaos unfolded. Reports indicate that a man identified as Manoj Sharma, a former lawyer whose license has been revoked, slapped Dean Dr. RKS Dhakad during the visit.
The assault has sent shockwaves through the medical community, not only because of the violence but because it happened during a high-security VVIP visit. Members of the Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) gathered at the gates of the 1,000-bed facility to voice their anger over the security lapse and the lack of safety for medical professionals.
JUDA Demands Answers
Dr. Dhuanram Gurjar, President of JUDA, has raised serious questions regarding the security protocols in place. He questioned how an individual could manage to assault the Dean despite the heavy security arrangements accompanying the Chief Minister.
The association has taken the following steps in their protest:
- Initiated a complete cessation of operations in the Outpatient Department (OPD).
- Submitted a formal memorandum to the local police and administration.
- Demanded immediate and swift action against the assailant.
- Issued an ultimatum for a formal probe report to be submitted by 12:00 PM.
Impact on Patient Care and Hospital Response
With junior doctors abstaining from their duties, the hospital's OPD services were severely impacted, leaving many patients without their regular consultations. However, the hospital administration has moved quickly to prevent a total collapse of healthcare services.
The hospital superintendent has instructed all department heads to create alternative duty rosters. To ensure that patients are not left stranded, senior doctors have been deployed to manage the OPD. Additionally, the administration has ensured that emergency services and the psychiatry OPD remain operational 24/7 to handle critical cases.
The medical fraternity continues to demand improved safety measures to ensure that healthcare providers can perform their duties without the fear of physical violence.