Doctor assaults PHC in-charge in UP

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Press Trust of India Etah (UP)
Last Updated : Aug 06 2015 | 1:57 PM IST
An in-charge of a primary health centre was allegedly assaulted by a medical officer and his associates in Mirechi area here, police said today.
Dr Pramod Kumar Misra was assaulted by Medical Officer of PHC Piwari, Dr Rahul Kumar along with his associates during a meeting of PHC employees yesterday, they said.
The assailants tried to force Misra into a car, they said, adding that he somehow freed himself and escaped on a motorcycle.
Rahul apparently wanted to take charge of PHC Mirechi forcefully, they said.
On Misra's complaint, an FIR has been registered against Rahul, Madanlal, Ranjeet, Rajoo and one other person, they said.
The matter is being investigated, they said, adding that no arrest has been made so far in this connection.
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First Published: Aug 06 2015 | 1:57 PM IST

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