Bachpan Neo & Child Hospital

The incident you’re referring to occurred on February 12, 2026, in Forbesganj (Araria district, Bihar), at Bachpan Neo & Child Hospital on Referral Road.

An inspection team (referred to as a “dhava dal” or raid squad), led by ADM Dr. Rambabu (Additional District Magistrate), arrived to check private nursing homes, ultrasound centers, and pathology labs, reportedly on the District Magistrate’s instructions. This was part of a broader drive against irregularities in private healthcare facilities.

During the inspection, a heated argument erupted between the team and the hospital’s doctor/owner, Dr. Deepak Kumar (who is also associated with government service in some capacity, per reports). The doctor allegedly asked the officials to sit and discuss calmly, but tensions escalated.

A viral video (captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media) shows the ADM entering the doctor’s chamber, repeatedly asking his name, and then allegedly slapping Dr. Deepak Kumar without clear provocation (some accounts describe verbal abuse over issues like not wearing an apron or document-related disputes). This slap is described as unprovoked in many reports, though the exact trigger remains disputed.

Following the slap, a physical clash broke out between both sides. Reports indicate that hospital staff/supporters retaliated, leading to a scuffle where the ADM and team members were allegedly beaten and briefly held or confined in the hospital (some sources claim the ADM filed a counter-complaint accusing the hospital staff of assault and hostage-taking).

The video evidence has sparked major outrage, particularly among the medical community.

Consequences and reactions:

  • Private doctors across Araria district went on strike starting February 13, 2026, severely affecting patient care in private clinics.
  • The Bihar Health Services Association (BHSA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) condemned the incident strongly.
  • BHSA issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the state government demanding the immediate suspension of the ADM, a fair inquiry, and action under relevant laws (including possibly Goonda Act elements for alleged thuggery/abuse of power).
  • Calls have emerged (similar to your suggestion) for displaying the ADM’s photo in hospitals/clinics to deter future misconduct by officials.
  • The ADM has countered by filing a complaint claiming he was assaulted and held hostage.

This highlights ongoing issues of administrative overreach, clashes between bureaucracy and medical professionals, and the need for dignified conduct during official duties in Bihar. The matter remains under investigation, with demands for swift accountability on both sides (though the initial aggression is widely attributed to the ADM in viral narratives and media coverage). Pride in the doctor’s stand against perceived bullying is echoed in many online discussions, but the full facts may depend on official probes.

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