Arunachal to Strengthen Hospital Security Following Violent Incident

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ITANAGAR: In the wake of the recent incident of ghastly violence in a district hospital in Arunachal Pradesh, the state government has listed out a series of measures, including hiring of security personnel from private agencies to provide security at hospitals in the state.

A high-level meeting was held by state Home Minister Mama Natung here to discuss security challenges in hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the state as well as measures to provide security to healthcare employees.

The meeting was held following the aftermath of the recent Seppa district hospital incident, where a man killed four people and injured several others without any provocation.

Natung, during the meeting, called for coordinated efforts by all agencies to ensure the safety and security of health personnel and patients in hospitals in the state.

He said that the state government will soon take necessary measures to enhance security in healthcare facilities in the state, an official release informed here.

State Health & Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge, participating in the meeting, said that a thorough security plan for hospitals will be prepared involving the police department.

It was decided in the meeting that security issues within the hospitals and their premises will be looked after by security personnel hired from private agencies by the health department. The training of these private security personnel will be provided by the police department.

To boost the security, CCTV cameras will be installed in all the hospitals, which will be constantly monitored at the data room and in the police control rooms. The identity of the people entering and exiting the hospitals will be established through a biometric system.

Further, wearing of appropriate uniforms and nameplates/tags by the hospital staff will also be made mandatory. Visitors' passes will be issued, and it will be made mandatory for all.

For overall security, boundary walls will be constructed around all six general hospitals in the state, and police booths will be installed in all these locations to ensure swift action in case of emergency.

Continuous patrolling will also be ensured by SPs of the district at all these locations, especially during high footfall hours.

All the DCs will be asked to issue orders prohibiting the carrying of weapons, including local daos, in all public buildings.

The meeting was attended by top health and police officers, including the health & family welfare commissioner, the health & family welfare secretary, and the DGP.

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