Gaya: 102 ambulance staff threaten strike after alleged assault at ANMMCH
102 ambulance staff in Gaya threatened a strike after an ambulance worker was allegedly assaulted at the ANMMCH emergency over moving a patient to a private hospital.
102 ambulance staff in Gaya, Bihar, threatened to strike after a colleague was allegedly assaulted at the emergency department of Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital (ANMMCH), Amar Ujala reported on 4 October.
According to the report, a woman referred from JPN Hospital was brought to ANMMCH in a 102 ambulance. People linked to private ambulances, and alleged brokers, reportedly tried to take her to a private hospital. A 102 ambulance worker who objected was allegedly assaulted early on Saturday and admitted to the hospital with injuries. These are allegations, not confirmed findings.
Demands and concerns
- Staff sought a meeting with the Gaya SSP, who gave them a time of noon, and asked for an impartial inquiry and action against those responsible.
- They said the probe should examine hospital CCTV footage and the role of private ambulance operators and alleged brokers.
- They warned of a strike from the afternoon, which could disrupt patient transport, especially for seriously ill patients.
The report also raises questions about how unauthorised people reach the emergency area and who prevents patients being pressured towards private hospitals. It notes that the Pitru Paksha mela is bringing many pilgrims to Gaya. It reports no police or hospital response.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
The report points to friction between government ambulance crews and private operators around hospital emergency entrances.
Read the full report at the source: Amar Ujala
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.