YDA strike in Punjab takes a new turn
February 28, 2017
LAHORE: The alleged case of torture on Young Doctors Association (YDA) leader Dr Muhammad Atif Majeed took a new turn Tuesday.
Dr Atif had alleged that he lost his sight after anti-corruption officers tortured him on February 16. “Fellow doctors rushed me to the emergency ward after the incident,” he said.
The closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage received on February 18 showed Dr Atif running away after anti-corruption officers were attacked by members of the YDA.
The token strike at the out-patient department of the Services Hospital Lahore continues on the second day of the 48-hour ultimatum.
On Monday, the association threatened to continue its province-wide strike in government hospitals upon the authorities’ failure to meet its demands.
YDA has been protesting a raid by a team of anti-corruption officials, who visited Services Hospital to arrest Dr Atif and Dr Salman. According to Anti Corruption Establishment Punjab, the two doctors are wanted for corruption allegations.
