The Bihar Health Services Association (BHSA) has strongly condemned the attack on the Civil Surgeon at Arwal Sadar Hospital following the death of a pregnant woman. The association has demanded swift and stringent action against those responsible, along with ensuring the safety and security of doctors and healthcare workers.

Dr. Rohit Kumar, General Secretary of BHSA, stated that a memorandum has been submitted to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department regarding this matter. He warned that if no action is taken against the culprits by July 21, 2026, all Outpatient Department (OPD) services across Bihar will be boycotted on July 22, 2026. However, emergency services will continue as usual. Dr. Kumar emphasized that violence against doctors and health officials is unacceptable under any circumstances.

Providing details of the incident, Dr. Rohit Kumar, who is also the Medical Officer In-Charge (MOIC) of the Community Health Center (CHC) at Manjhi block headquarters in Saran district, explained that a pregnant woman died at Arwal Sadar Hospital due to medical complications after a C-section operation. Doctors made every possible effort to save the patient. He reported that after this tragic incident, some anti-social elements, allegedly under political patronage, created a ruckus in the hospital premises and attacked the Civil Surgeon from behind, causing him serious injuries. Dr. Kumar stated that using a patient's death or an adverse medical outcome as a pretext for violence is against law and order and demoralizes healthcare workers.

The BHSA has put forth four key demands to the state government: identification and arrest of all accused within 24 hours, swift action based on CCTV footage and other evidence, strict legal action against the culprits, and implementation of effective security arrangements for doctors and healthcare workers in government hospitals. The association has also called for permanent security protocols and prompt police intervention to prevent incidents of violence in hospitals. Dr. Kumar stressed that the safety of doctors is not just a medical issue but concerns the entire society and the healthcare system, urging the state government for quick and decisive action.