Lucknow,

13 Jan (HS): KGMU doctors have given a 24-hour ultimatum in the religious

conversion and sexual exploitation case. They said that if an FIR is not lodged

for the ruckus, they will embark on strike. All the organizations are angry

over the non-registration of a case in the ruckus that took place in the Vice

Chancellor's office. The entire day of Monday was full of ups and downs at King

George Medical University (KGMU) in the capital Lucknow. In the morning, all

the organizations of KGMU held a joint meeting and expressed their anger over

the non-registration of an FIR in the ruckus that took place in the Vice

Chancellor's office on January 9.

A

strike was announced here starting Tuesday. In the evening, after KGMU Vice

Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityananda met with the Chief Minister, the proposed

strike was postponed for a day. The organizations also stated that if an FIR is

not filed against those accused of the riot and vandalism by Tuesday, they will

all strike starting Wednesday. Since the incident at the Vice Chancellor's

office on January 9, the institute's doctors, staff, residents, Nursing

Association, and SC/ST Personnel Association have been dissatisfied with the

police and administration's response. A meeting was held on Monday morning at

10:30 am. All organizations unanimously decided to strike starting Tuesday.

Meanwhile,

Vice Chancellor Prof. Sonia met with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday

evening regarding the matter. After returning from there, she held a meeting

with the officials of all the organizations. In the meeting, she requested them

to withdraw the strike, but the officials remained adamant until an FIR was

filed. After much persuasion, the officials agreed to give them time until

Tuesday for the FIR to be filed.

The

Chief Minister said security is our responsibility, you should be patient: After

meeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Vice Chancellor Professor Sonia

Nityanand said that she provided detailed information to the Chief Minister

about the university-level investigation and action taken in the attempted

conversion case. She expressed satisfaction with the imminent release of the

Vishakha Committee report and the steps taken by KGMU. The

Chief Minister stated that he would personally investigate the incident that

occurred at the Vice Chancellor's office on January 9. He has requested videos

and photographs related to the incident. He clearly stated that the safety of

the Vice Chancellor, as well as all doctors and staff, is his responsibility.

He will ensure this. Keeping the dignity of KGMU in mind, everyone should

exercise some patience.

The

Vice Chancellor also met the Governor: After meeting with the Chief Minister on

Monday evening, Vice Chancellor Professor Sonia Nityanand also met with

Governor Anandiben Patel. During the meeting, she briefed the Governor on the

entire matter. The Vice Chancellor stated that any type of extremist incident

would not be tolerated on campus.

In

this case too, the KGMU administration has taken action against the resident on

the basis of the investigation report of the Vishakha Committee. A

recommendation has been made to get the matter thoroughly investigated by the

FTF. The Governor, while expressing satisfaction over the action taken by KGMU,

has asked to maintain a normal atmosphere in the campus.

A

female resident doctor of the Pathology Department of KGMU has accused a fellow

resident of sexual exploitation and attempt to convert her. In this case, after

the recommendation of the Vishakha Committee, the accused resident has been

suspended. A special committee is identifying the accomplices of the accused

resident.

After

the FIR was lodged, the accused has also been arrested. A complaint regarding

this matter was lodged in the State Women's Commission. The Commission's Vice

President Aparna Yadav has accused the KGMU administration of protecting the

criminals in this entire matter. On January 9, the Vice President had gone to

KGMU in this matter. A female resident doctor of the Pathology Department of

KGMU has accused a fellow resident of sexual exploitation and attempt to

convert her. In this matter, after the recommendation of the Vishakha

Committee, the accused resident has been suspended. A special committee is

identifying the helpers of the accused resident.

Following

the FIR, the accused has been arrested. A complaint regarding this matter was

filed with the State Women's Commission. The Commission's Vice President,

Aparna Yadav, has accused the KGMU administration of protecting the

perpetrators. On January, the Vice President visited KGMU regarding this

matter. It is alleged that upon Aparna Yadav's arrival, her supporters and

members of a Hindu organization created a ruckus and vandalized the Vice

Chancellor's office. This incident has angered KGMU doctors, staff, and other

staff. A joint meeting on Monday agreed to a strike.

Work

will be normal today: Following the Vice Chancellor's request, all

organizations have postponed their proposed strike for a day. Normal business

will resume on Tuesday. It is likely that an FIR will be registered based on

the Proctor's complaint and the situation will return to normal, informed Prof.

KK Singh, KGMU spokesperson.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi