149 incidents of attacks on doctors, medical staff recorded in Delhi during the period 2021-25

At least 149 incidents of violence and assault against doctors and medical staff were recorded in government and private hospitals in the national capital from 2021 to 2025, according to official data tabled in the Delhi Assembly, highlighting a rise in the number of such attacks over the past five years.

The data shows that the highest number of 49 cases were reported in 2024, followed by 48 cases in 2025. Earlier, 24 cases were recorded in 2023, while 2021 and 2022 recorded the lowest figures with 14 cases each.

This information was shared by the Delhi government in response to a question during the winter session of the Assembly.

According to details provided by the Directorate General of Government Hospitals and Health Services (DGHS), hospital administrations themselves filed police complaints, leading to institutional FIRs in 33 cases.

The government said it has taken several steps to ensure the safety of doctors and medical institutions, including formation of security committees in hospitals, deployment of security guards, installation of CCTV cameras and presence of Delhi Police personnel in emergency departments.

Helpline numbers have been issued to deal with such incidents, while information related to relevant sections of the Indian Judicial Code has been displayed at various places within the hospital premises. It added that regular police patrolling has also been ensured.

However, the government clarified that no proposal is currently under consideration to set up a special cell to ensure strict action or speedy justice against perpetrators in cases involving violence against health workers.