Tura, March 11 : As West Garo Hills faces significant unrest following clashes over the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election, medical staff in Tura are calling for public cooperation to ensure they can continue providing life-saving services.
The plea follows a distressing incident today where an ambulance driver was accosted and physically assaulted while transporting a mother in critical condition to Tura MCH Hospital. Reports indicate that despite the life-threatening nature of the mission, the vehicle was stopped by unidentified individuals on the road who behaved aggressively toward the driver.
Currently, healthcare facilities in Tura are operating under extreme pressure as Tura Civil Hospital is providing care for nearly 200 patients, Tura MCH is currently housing over 50 patients and Numerous Private Hospitals are continuing to admit and treat patients despite the volatile situation.
Staff members, including doctors and nurses, are working in pre-arranged shifts to ensure that emergency services remain available for accident victims and those with serious injuries.
To facilitate travel during current curfew and travel restrictions, many staff members are using ambulances or displaying official passes issued by the Hospital Superintendent on their private vehicles.
Medical personnel have requested that all citizens to Refrain from obstructing medical vehicles or staff traveling for duty, Recognize official passes and hospital identification and Respect the neutrality of those working for the community’s health and safety.
The medical community expressed hope that peace and tranquility will soon return to the region, allowing them to serve the public without fear of harassment or violence.
