Punjab health minister Dr. Balbir Singh orders Patiala hospital staff suspension after viral assault video; strict action ensures patient safety and accountability.
In a strict move to ensure patient safety, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has ordered the immediate suspension of a contractual employee at Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala, following a viral video showing the staff member physically assaulting a patient. The incident, which occurred at the OPD registration counter, involved the employee, Gurpreet Singh, allegedly punching a glass panel, causing it to shatter and injuring a female patient.
The minister emphasized that Patiala hospital staff suspension reflects the government’s zero-tolerance policy against misconduct in public healthcare facilities. Dr. Balbir Singh described the employee’s actions as reckless, noting that such behavior could have endangered multiple lives.
A departmental inquiry has been launched into the incident. The suspended employee will be issued a one-month notice before being formally relieved of duties. The action demonstrates the state government’s commitment to maintaining professional conduct and patient safety in all government hospitals.
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ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਦੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਕੁਸ਼ੱਲਿਆ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਇੱਕ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਦੇ ਮੱਦੇਨਜ਼ਰ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਨਾਲ ਦੁਰਵਿਵਹਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ‘ਤੇ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਂਚ ਦੇ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਹੁਕਮ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਨਮਾਨਪੂਰਵਕ ਵਰਤਾਰਾ ਅਤੇ ਉੱਚ-ਪੱਧਰੀ ਇਲਾਜ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਸਾਡੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਥਮਿਕਤਾ ਹੈ। ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਈ… pic.twitter.com/BPm7PoxjIG
— Dr Balbir Singh (@AAPbalbir) April 3, 2026
During a surprise inspection at Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Dr. Balbir Singh reviewed the OPD registration system and directed hospital authorities to deploy additional staff to reduce patient wait times. He urged all medical and support staff to maintain compassionate behavior, a “soft heart and a cool head,” while interacting with patients.
This incident and subsequent Patiala hospital staff suspension have drawn attention to the importance of strict protocols in government healthcare institutions. Dr. Balbir Singh reiterated that anyone failing to uphold professional standards will face disciplinary action without exception.
On a daily basis, Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala, caters to around 1,700 patients. The swift suspension of the employee underscores the government’s priority to safeguard patients and uphold trust in public healthcare. This move also serves as a warning to other hospital employees across Punjab: misconduct will not be tolerated.
The Patiala hospital staff suspension is a decisive step in reinforcing accountability and ensuring that government healthcare facilities operate safely and efficiently for every patient.
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