The Uttarakhand Police booked an AIIMS Rishikesh doctor for allegedly distributing sweets at the hospital on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
The complainant stated the “doctor distributing sweetsto celebrate the heinous killings of tourists” and “hurt the emotions of peoples”. The FIR was registered under sections 196 (1) (a), 196 (1) (b), and 197 (1) (a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Rishikesh police station on May 16 on the grievance of Rishikesh president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Rajendra Pandey.
Controversy against AIIMS Rishikesh doctor
In the criticism, Pandey alleged, “The doctor distributed sweets in the sanatorium premises on April 23 to have fun the killing of Hindus. When requested by person, the doctor claimed that he become distributing sweets to celebrate Eid. However, Ramzan was celebrated a month in the past. He openly supported the terrorists who killed innocent peoples. He also post anti-India remarks on social media. There is outrage a number of the Hindu community due to his act.”
Senior sub-inspector Vinod Kumar of Rishikesh Police Station said, “We have registered the FIR and our research into the case is continue.”
Distributing sweets hurt People sentiments
Kumar declined to make any remark when asked if the AIIMS Rishikesh doctor had been questioned. The junior resident doctor, who hails from West Bengal, rejected the allegations.
He stated, “On the evening of April 23, I was posted in the emergency OT whilst a few nursing officials asked sweets to rejoice the belated event of Eid. As a gesture of happiness and unity, I ordered chocolates and food for them. Unfortunately, this easy act is now being misrepresented to spread communal hatred in my call. I am being mentally stressed.”
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