25/05/2024
Date: May 25, 2024
Today, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, witnessed an alarming incident that highlights a severe issue threatening the integrity and safety of our medical institution. A group led by Hamza Nazeer, a self proclaimed leader known for his erratic behavior, forcibly attempted to coerce house officers into joining a protest against the Medical Superintendent. When several honorable house officers, including Dr. Abubakkar Wazir, refused to participate, declaring their duty to patient care over political activities, they were met with aggression. They were physically assaulted and beaten to sever injuries.
Hamza Nazeer and his associates vandalized office doors and assaulted senior doctors and registrars. This violence escalated, resulting in another doctor suffering a skull fracture.
This group of doctors, acting more like thugs, is led by Shabbir Chaudhary, infamously known as "Dollar." Shabbir has consistently manipulated situations, labeling respectable doctors from KPK and Balochistan as terrorists from Afghanistan, a false narrative that endangers our colleagues and disrupts the hospital's harmony.
Shabbir Chaudhary’s history of intimidation includes recent harassment of an orthopedic doctor and violent attacks on security personnel. His influence extends to media manipulation, presenting themselves as victims after instigating violence. This group's actions have created a hostile environment, threatening the academic and professional atmosphere of our institution.
As of now a student from final year, and some doctors are in Police Custody, on the direction of Shabbir Dollar. This shows how this Mafia has hijacked everyone in this system. He is backed by PMLN’s corrupt politicians and that the reason he can terrorise everyone.
We cannot remain silent. It is time to expose Shabbir Chowdhary and his associates for their destructive actions. We urge the higher authorities to intervene and restore safety and order at Jinnah Hospital. Our institution must return to being a place of learning and healing, free from the tyranny of these individuals.
As dedicated medical professionals, we call on our colleagues, the administration, and the media to support us in reclaiming our hospital from these malign influences. It is imperative that we act now to protect the integrity of our profession and the safety of all doctors and patients at Jinnah Hospital.