Beginning of this year, nation was rocked by horrendous allegations of a resident doctor from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, being responsible for sexual molestation of a child admitted with brain tumor. The childs father accused the concerned doctor of such an act before the patient (on which he had operated) was being shifted out from the ICU and planned for discharge. The doctor allegedly agreed that he had examined childs private parts, but that was because he had difficulty in urination (not an unusual thing to do) his fault was that he didnt wait for the nurse to return back (she was out trying to fetch boys parents).
As the childs father approached media, news channels, nationwide, plunged into their exclusive coverage mode and single handedly convicted him guilty of the crime. AIIMS formulated a body to investigate the matter which interrogated all concerned, and submitted its report to the Health Minister. And guess what, justice was delivered just like that he was sacked; his license to practice elsewhere terminated; his and his familys honor shattered all without even waiting for police investigation (forget about the case reaching the court of law). The electorate was happy, media was pacified, institute authorities completed their share of duties justice was delivered fastest known in recent times!!
Over the next month, police department completed its investigations and found insufficient evidence to even file a court case. They added, We have reason to believe that the child was tutored, even the psychological tests point to that. Furthermore, There were some money issues and the childs father was not too happy with the conduct of the doctor. So, what evidence was the basis for his termination WITHOUT TRIAL? But the damage was already done. Our colleague was convicted and proven guilty without an investigation or trial; and condemned to a professional (and psychological) death sentence.
His agony does not end here. In spite of these results of police investigations, the institute authorities repeatedly denied him an opportunity to meet and clarify his stand. The media, as expected, systematically forgot to mention such (non-sensational) news. Its been three months since the police report, and hes still unemployed!!
I do not personally know this resident (havent even seen him). Yet I know what talent it means to get to an institute of this stature; I can understand what his family (which was once proud of his achievements) feels; I can see what his future (which was the brightest possible in this country) now looks like; I see myself in him.
As you read this, I know you feel his agony too its what all talented middle-class-educated-youngsters would face, if the system decides to make a scapegoat of them. Its time we react before its too late.
Please share this post and spread the word of the victimization and disrespect of talent in this country. Support him.
Jai Hind.
As the childs father approached media, news channels, nationwide, plunged into their exclusive coverage mode and single handedly convicted him guilty of the crime. AIIMS formulated a body to investigate the matter which interrogated all concerned, and submitted its report to the Health Minister. And guess what, justice was delivered just like that he was sacked; his license to practice elsewhere terminated; his and his familys honor shattered all without even waiting for police investigation (forget about the case reaching the court of law). The electorate was happy, media was pacified, institute authorities completed their share of duties justice was delivered fastest known in recent times!!
Over the next month, police department completed its investigations and found insufficient evidence to even file a court case. They added, We have reason to believe that the child was tutored, even the psychological tests point to that. Furthermore, There were some money issues and the childs father was not too happy with the conduct of the doctor. So, what evidence was the basis for his termination WITHOUT TRIAL? But the damage was already done. Our colleague was convicted and proven guilty without an investigation or trial; and condemned to a professional (and psychological) death sentence.
His agony does not end here. In spite of these results of police investigations, the institute authorities repeatedly denied him an opportunity to meet and clarify his stand. The media, as expected, systematically forgot to mention such (non-sensational) news. Its been three months since the police report, and hes still unemployed!!
I do not personally know this resident (havent even seen him). Yet I know what talent it means to get to an institute of this stature; I can understand what his family (which was once proud of his achievements) feels; I can see what his future (which was the brightest possible in this country) now looks like; I see myself in him.
As you read this, I know you feel his agony too its what all talented middle-class-educated-youngsters would face, if the system decides to make a scapegoat of them. Its time we react before its too late.
Please share this post and spread the word of the victimization and disrespect of talent in this country. Support him.
Jai Hind.
