Srinagar DEC 7 (KNO) : Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) along with representatives of J&K Doctors Coordination
Committee today met Divisional Commissioner Kashmir who had invited the delegation for talks
to discuss about our demands with regard to recent unruly behaviour of Sub Divisional
Magistrate (SDM), Zainapora with Consultant Surgeon at Community Health Centre (CHC)
Zainapora few days back. He assured that nobody will be allowed to disrespect or interfere
unnecessarily and acknowledged the hard work of doctors & paramedics keeping the ground
realities into consideration. He also stressed for serving the public with zeal of which the
delegation apprised that the health personnel are delivering the same against all odds and are in
continuous efforts to enhance the health care services.
The delegation had a half an hour meet with him wherein he assured in strongest possible words
regarding the demands put forth by the delegation.
As the dynamics of health functioning was discussed threadbare particularly regarding undue
interference of Revenue Officials he has invited the delegation to discuss the same in a
comprehensive & detailed manner on 14th December 2017.
The delegation also submitted complaint against revenue officials of Zainapora who tried to
instigate public by uploading official documents on social media thereby misusing their official
position and to scare the health personnel of said hospital.
DAK & JKDCC has decided to defer proposed indefinite strike on the assurance of Hon'ble
Health Minister Mr Bali Bhagat & Chief Secretary Mr B B Vyas & Divisional Commissioner Mr
Baseer Khan. The associations appreciate the concern shown by authorities and also thanked
Director Health Services, Kashmir also for acknowledging the grave issue.
DAK & JKDDC while appealing doctors & paramedics to continue their work with passion &
utmost dedication are hopeful that the assurances by the authorities will be fulfilled in a
stipulated time so that we are not forced to resume state wide protest again.(KNO)