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Wear white aprons without fail, J&K government tells docs amid attacks

IndiaTimes Saturday, 26 July 2025 ()
The J&K government has mandated white aprons and nameplates for healthcare staff after a recent incident at Srinagar's SMHS Hospital, where a doctor was assaulted following a patient's death, sparking protests and allegations of harassment against a journalist covering the event. This directive aims to improve patient identification amidst concerns about potential vulnerability to attacks, while an inquiry has been ordered into the hospital incident.
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