Origins of the grievance
A postgraduate trainee from the blood‑bank unit of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda (Kangra), filed a written complaint on 28 September alleging misconduct by a laboratory technician. The allegation set off an internal probe and prompted the filing of a police FIR.
Residents raise the alarm
The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) quickly mobilised a protest, insisting on swift punitive action against the accused. They underscored that the safety of women doctors and trainees cannot be compromised. On Saturday the group staged a two‑hour pen‑down strike and assembled outside the principal’s office, demanding removal of the technician and legal accountability.
The police have issued a notice to the technician to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the court when required, and the complainant’s statement has been recorded.
Chief Minister’s directive
On Sunday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ordered the college to suspend the laboratory technician pending the outcome of the inquiry. While the RDA welcomed the move, it warned that a verbal instruction or a media report does not satisfy their demand for a formal, written suspension order. The doctors will resume normal duties only after receiving such an order.
College administration waits for official notice
Principal Dr. Milap Sharma said he learned of the CM’s instruction via social media but has not yet received an official government notification. Consequently, the college is holding off on any concrete action until the formal order arrives. The institution’s website does list a mechanism for lodging workplace sexual‑harassment complaints.
Emergency services remain uninterrupted
Despite the ongoing protest, emergency care at Tanda Medical College continues without interruption. The resident doctors have clarified that their objective is to secure a safe working environment, not to disrupt essential medical services. Their next step depends on the issuance of the formal suspension order, after which the RDA will reassess the protest and decide on a return to routine operations.
