Srinagar: A controversy at the Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, triggered by a video of heated arguments between doctors and a BJP MLA going viral on social media, has prompted the Jammu and Kashmir Government to order a detailed enquiry into the incident.The incident took place on January 27, when a BJP MLA visited the medical college hospital seeking a meeting with doctors following the death of a civilian from the Sangoor area a few days earlier. What was intended as an official interaction quickly escalated into a verbal confrontation, parts of which were livestreamed online, drawing widespread attention and criticism.Also Read:JnK Govt Cracks Down on 6 Doctors for Private PracticeSeveral doctors objected to the livestreaming of the official meeting, which evoked sharp reactions from netizens online. “It’s a new medical college. There could be many gaps, but good things need to be acknowledged by the MLA, too. Moreover, the official meeting should not have been livestreamed,” a doctor said on the condition of anonymity, reports the Hindu.Facing mounting criticism, the government ordered an inquiry into the incident.
According to Government Order No. 67-JK(HME) accessed by news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) of 2026 dated January 28, Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Gupta, Principal of GMC Jammu, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer, reports Kashmir News Agency.
He has been tasked with examining the circumstances and sequence of events, including any administrative or security lapses that may have led to the circulation of the videos. The inquiry report is expected within 15 days.Also Read:NMC cancels licenses of doctors accused in Red Fort Blast caseThe episode has also sparked political reactions. Congress leader Sumeet Mangotra condemned what he described as the “misbehaviour of doctors” with an elected representative. Speaking to the Hindu, he said, “Indulging in political activities or working for a select few individuals will invite strict action. We are never happy when we take action against an employee. When honourable MLAs ask you (employees) to do something, you must understand that you are working under a Constitutional framework. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wants work, not flattery.”
