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Telangana HC issues notices to Centre, KIMS over harassment by resident doctor
Telangana HC issues notices to Centre, KIMS over harassment by resident doctor
The Story in Brief
Hyderabad: Justice EV Venugopal of the Telangana High Court has issued notices to the Union health ministry, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), and KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad, over a petition alleging workplace harassment. Dr A Aishwarya, a 33-year-old DNB microbiology resident, told the court her superiors stopped assigning work in November 2025 and barred her from the microbiology laboratory in April 2026, harming her thesis. She also alleged caste- and religion-based taunts, professional isolation, and that the head of department called her ‘mentally unstable’ and ‘delusional’ in a handwritten note.
The petitioner has submitted audio recordings to the NBEMS claiming to capture pressure on her to resign. Although the NBEMS directed the hospital in September to provide a conducive environment, her counsel argued the situation remained unsafe. The court adjourned the hearing to 5 November. Aishwarya is seeking a transfer to another accredited institution in Hyderabad to complete her DNB training without disruption.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both outlets report the same allegations and court action without any discernible editorial slant. The Times of India provides more detailed quotes from the petition and the petitioner's counsel, including graphic descriptions of the alleged harassment. The Deccan Chronicle adds the detail that two residents previously left the department under similar circumstances, a fact the Times omits. Neither outlet takes a side, both present the case as it was argued in court. The coverage is uniform straight reporting from the hearing. The key open point is the next hearing on 5 November, where the court may decide on the transfer request.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), deccanchronicle.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
