Resident doctors' strike at Safdarjung Hospital called off

The strike called by the resident doctors at the Safdarjung Hospital was called off on Monday evening after the administration agreed to their demand of increased security on the medical institution's premises.

Emergency services at the hospital this morning were affected as the doctors stayed away from work for he second day after a Delhi Police head constable's son, who had come for treatment at the Centre-run hospital on Sunday, allegedly punched a doctor.

With patients facing a tough time, Additional Secretary Sanjeeva Kumar at the Health Ministry Monday held a meeting with officials from the hospital administration and a delegation of resident doctors.

In the meeting, it was decided that 18 marshals will be deployed as an interim arrangement.

In addition, the proposal for 30 extra marshals will be submitted by the hospital for approval to the Health Ministry, the minutes of the meeting said.

While selecting these marshals, a representative from the Resident Doctors' Association ..