India • Jun 21, 2025

Jalandhar doctor's drug use and assault caught on video

A disturbing video from a Jalandhar government hospital shows a doctor allegedly consuming drugs and physically assaulting a woman right inside the facility.
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh called it a serious violation of both law and medical ethics.

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Inquiry underway

After the video spread online, the Punjab government launched an official investigation into the doctor's behavior.
Dr. Singh emphasized the state's zero-tolerance policy for drug offenses and assured that strict action will follow based on what the inquiry finds.
He also thanked the media for bringing this issue to light so quickly.