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IMA Maharashtra Suspends Routine Medical Services on July 20 After Dombivli Doctors Assault
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🗓 18 Jul 2026, 06:13 AM
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has announced that all routine medical services will be suspended on July 20 following an assault on doctors in Dombivli. The move is a response to the incident and aims to protect healthcare workers.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has decided to suspend all routine medical services on July 20 after an assault on doctors in the suburb of Dombivli. The incident, which took place earlier this month, involved a violent attack on several medical professionals working in the area.
In a statement released by the IMA, the association cited the safety of its members as the primary reason for the suspension. The organization urged hospitals and clinics to review security protocols and to cooperate with law enforcement in investigating the attack.
The suspension will affect outpatient departments, diagnostic services, and elective procedures across the state. Emergency care will continue to operate, according to the IMA.
Health officials in Maharashtra have pledged to support the affected doctors and to ensure that patients receive necessary care during the suspension period.
In a statement released by the IMA, the association cited the safety of its members as the primary reason for the suspension. The organization urged hospitals and clinics to review security protocols and to cooperate with law enforcement in investigating the attack.
The suspension will affect outpatient departments, diagnostic services, and elective procedures across the state. Emergency care will continue to operate, according to the IMA.
Health officials in Maharashtra have pledged to support the affected doctors and to ensure that patients receive necessary care during the suspension period.