Scheme Boycott To Continue Across RajasthanJAIPUR: Doctors’ associations in Jaipur suspended their agitation Sunday on assurance of the police to form a Special Investigation Team in the arrest of Dr Somdev Bansal over allegations of multi-crore fraud in the RGHS scheme..The boycott of the RGHS scheme, however, will continue across Rajasthan, including in Jaipur, as doctors said the state govt has not taken concrete steps to address pending issues and irregularities in the scheme.The decision was taken at a joint meeting of medical organisations at the Jaipur Medical Association auditorium. Private hospitals and clinics resumed treatment services immediately, citing patient interest and inconvenience caused by the shutdown.Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association president Dr Vijay Kapoor said the medical community would closely monitor further developments.IMA Rajasthan zonal secretary Dr Anurag Sharma said doctors were protesting for two days over the alleged assault, threats and misconduct by a group of persons against Dr Bansal’s family members at the Rajasthan High Court premises, and to seek justice for Dr Bansal. An FIR was registered Saturday at Ashok Nagar police station in Jaipur by Dr Bansal’s family.A delegation of office-bearers from various medical organisations met the Jaipur police commissioner and detailed the sequence of events. They alleged that a group had created an atmosphere of threats, pressure, disruption and fear, and had interfered in Dr Bansal’s bail hearing.The delegation also raised concerns over the safety of doctors and their families and demanded an impartial probe and security arrangements. The police commissioner accepted the demand for an SIT and announced its formation.According to Dr Sharma, the police administration assured the organisations that the matter would be investigated impartially, action would be taken against those found guilty, and special instructions would be issued for the security of doctors and their family members.Despite suspending the work boycott, medical organisations said anger and concern remain within the community. They warned that if such incidents recur, they may resume agitation.
