A dispute at the District Hospital on the Haridwar Mela Hospital campus led to chaos near the emergency department, raising concerns about safety in a sensitive medical facility. People attempting to protect themselves reportedly entered the emergency area, followed by members of the opposing side.
The disturbance reportedly continued outside the emergency room. Glass panels were damaged during the commotion, leaving patients and attendants frightened as the confrontation unfolded inside the hospital complex.
CCTV footage under police examination
Security cameras captured the incident, and footage from the hospital has since circulated widely. The recording appears to show several people approaching the hospital while carrying bricks, stones and sharp weapons. It then shows a confrontation and apparent physical scuffle near the emergency entrance.
The damaged glass and sudden disorder created panic among people present outside the emergency department. The incident also prompted renewed concern about how individuals carrying such objects reached an area used by patients requiring urgent care.
Hospital authorities informed police after learning about the disturbance. Officers collected information at the location and took the available CCTV footage into their investigation.
Police are reviewing the recording to establish who took part in the incident. They are also examining what triggered the original dispute and which individuals were involved on each side.
City Circle Officer Shishupal Singh Negi said police had received information about the hospital dispute and had begun investigating it. He said officers were checking the CCTV cameras installed across the hospital premises and using the footage to identify those involved.
Police said further action would follow after the facts and the CCTV material were assessed. The available information does not establish a court finding against any individual, and the identities of those involved have not been confirmed in the material provided.
Security concerns at emergency department
The episode has focused attention on security arrangements at the district hospital. Patients and attendants are particularly vulnerable in an emergency setting, and the reported presence of bricks, stones and sharp weapons has increased concern among people using the facility.
The investigation is now centred on the footage, the sequence of the confrontation and the identification of the participants. No further verified details about arrests, injuries or formal charges are provided in the available material.
Conclusion
Police are using hospital CCTV footage to identify participants and determine how the dispute escalated near Haridwar District Hospital’s emergency department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident occur?
It occurred at the District Hospital located on the Haridwar Mela Hospital campus.
Q. What happened near the emergency department?
A dispute reportedly escalated into a confrontation near the emergency area, where glass panels were damaged.
Q. What does the CCTV footage show?
The footage appears to show several people carrying bricks, stones and sharp weapons before a confrontation near the emergency entrance.
Q. Who is investigating the incident?
Haridwar police are investigating the matter and reviewing footage from cameras installed at the hospital.
Q. What did Shishupal Singh Negi say?
City Circle Officer Shishupal Singh Negi said police had begun investigating and were using CCTV footage to identify those involved.
Q. Have arrests or charges been confirmed?
verified information about arrests, injuries or formal charges is not yet available.
