Youth Congress protested against the medical minister; police used force to disperse the crowd.
Amid news of the State Congress President and Leader of the Opposition's visit to Bikaner, local Congress workers are energized. In this mixed atmosphere of enthusiasm and anger, the Youth Congress organized this protest.
Questioning the healthcare system, the workers carried out a symbolic funeral procession of the medical minister. The procession moved through the hospital campus, causing panic among patients and their relatives.
A crowd of about two hundred protesters, shouting slogans, began to move towards the administrative block of PBM Hospital. Their intention was to forcibly enter the block to register their protest.
Police personnel present at the scene tried to stop them, but they were outnumbered by the protesters and failed. For a while, the situation seemed to be getting out of control.
"Such a commotion in a sensitive place like a hospital exposes the flaws in the security system," said an eyewitness on the condition of anonymity.
Seeing the situation deteriorating, additional police forces were immediately called to the spot. The atmosphere changed as soon as the heavy police contingent arrived.
The police warned the protesters, but when they did not comply, light force had to be used. The police pushed the crowd away from the administrative block and established complete control over the situation.
This entire incident has raised serious questions about the security arrangements in a sensitive area like a hospital. Patients also faced difficulties due to the protest.
The incident also highlights the importance of selecting venues for political demonstrations and the level of preparedness required by the administration to handle such situations.
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