Attacks On Doctors Unacceptable: Justice Kilor At IMA Installation Justice Anil Kilor, the Administrative Judge of the Bombay High Court, condemned the rising incidents of violence against healthcare professionals during his address at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) installation ceremony in Nagpur on Sunday. Highlighting the growing concerns over attacks on doctors, Kilor emphasized that such acts of aggression are entirely unacceptable and called for societal support to ensure medical practitioners feel safe, respected, and valued in their critical roles. Kilor noted that doctors operate under immense pressure, often making life-saving decisions in high-stakes, emotionally charged situations. He cited the recent surge in attacks on medical professionals in Maharashtra as a troubling trend, stressing that while the anguish of patients’ families in critical conditions is understandable, responding with violence against healthcare workers undermines the trust and cooperation essential for effective medical care. “A doctor in a critical situation is making complex decisions in a matter of seconds, often with incomplete information, carrying the weight of a patient’s life in their hands. What they need in those moments is trust, cooperation, and space to work— not fear, hostility, or the threat of violence,” he stated. The judge further warned that if doctors begin to feel insecure, the entire healthcare system risks suffering. “As a society, we have a collective responsibility to ensure that our doctors feel safe, respected, valued, and supported,” Kilor remarked. He underscored that respect for doctors is not merely a matter of courtesy but a fundamental pillar of healthcare itself.#nagpur #maharashtra #indian_medical_association #justice_anil_kilor #jr_shaw_auditorium
