SSP Anantnag suspends IO in medical staff assault case

Anantnag, Apr 27: Anantnag Police on Monday suspended an Investigating Officer (IO) of Police Station Anantnag for failing to adhere to mandatory procedures during the investigation into the vandalization of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag last week, police said.

“SSP Anantnag takes strict action after the Investigating Officer (IO) fails to follow mandatory arrest procedure in FIR 118/2026. Anantnag police is committed to due process,” Anantnag Police tweeted.

A case related to vandalization and assault on medical staff was registered at Police Station Anantnag under FIR No. 118/2026, police said.

During the investigation, four persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in the vandalization of the hospital following the death of a woman in a suspected case of medical negligence.

They were later released on bail due to lack of evidence, officials said.

The woman, a resident of Srigufwara village in Bijbehara, had suffered cardiac arrest. She, was resuscitated immediately after arriving at the hospital but later died, doctors said.

Following the incident, agitated attendants allegedly ransacked the hospital and assaulted doctors, officials said. The doctors later protested, terming the incident “sheer hooliganism,” and demanded strict action against those responsible.

The Investigating officer (IO) failed to fulfil mandatory requirements related to arrest procedures while detaining the accused, an official said.

Taking serious note of the lapse, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure placed the officer under suspension, officials said.

Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to upholding due process of law and ensuring accountability in all investigations, police said.