GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday morning visited Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to enquire about the health of Seuj Kumar Senapati, the doctor who was injured in a mob attack at COVID care centre in Hojai.
CM Sarma assured the family members of the doctor that he would be allowed to serve in a health Institute of his choice, when he resumes services.
“..assured his family that Dr Senapati would be allowed to serve in a health Institute of his choice, when he resumes services,” Sarma stated in a tweet.
Visited #GMCH to inquire about health of Dr Seuj Kumar Senapati, who was brutally assaulted by family members of a deceased patient on Tuesday.
Also assured his family that Dr Senapati would be allowed to serve in a health Institute of his choice, when he resumes services. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/voPVHIZURO
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 5, 2021
Sarma also reiterated Assam government’s zero tolerance policy against incidents of attack on doctors and health workers.
“GoA stands firmly with doctors & medical fraternity who are leading from front in this pandemic with remarkable dedication.
@assampolice
has already initiated action against perpetrators. There will be zero tolerance against any assault on our doctors & healthcare workers,” he added.
GoA stands firmly with doctors & medical fraternity who are leading from front in this pandemic with remarkable dedication.@assampolice has already initiated action against perpetrators. There will be zero tolerance against any assault on our doctors & healthcare workers.
2/2 pic.twitter.com/qM68XQ5gsd
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 5, 2021
