As part of the nation-wide call given by the IMA national unit, the doctors have downed their shutters from 8 am to 12 pm. All the doctors have observed the black day by wearing black badges.
All the private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes will be closed for out-patient treatment from 8 am to 12 noon. However, they will attend to emergency cases.
The doctors said all those involved in such heinous crimes ought to be punished to also create an effective deterrent for other antisocial elements who may indulge in attacking any health care professionals.
IMA president further requested the government to increase the manpower of the entire healthcare sector that includes doctors, nurses and parameter staffs.