Agartala, 5th August 2026 : Serious security deficiencies and an acute shortage of radiologists have emerged as major concerns at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital following the alleged midnight intrusion into the women’s resident doctors’ hostel on July 30.
AGMC Principal Professor Tapan Majumder said a masked man entered the room of a first-year postgraduate medical student at around 11:45 PM through an open balcony, pushed her and escaped with her mobile phone. Although police were informed immediately, the available CCTV system failed to cover the entire campus, allowing investigators to see only a man running near the auditorium.
The incident exposed gaps in night security, with authorities finding that the last security round had taken place at around 9:45 PM. A show-cause notice was issued to the security personnel concerned. Majumder said plans for continuous patrolling by plain-clothes security personnel had already been made.
Authorities are now strengthening the women’s hostel by installing window grilles, reinforcing fencing and expanding CCTV coverage. The absence of a proper boundary wall and multiple entry and exit points remain key security concerns.
Illegal parking after sunset has also been identified as a potential threat, particularly around the auditorium and rear sections of the campus. The area beyond the hostel canteen has consequently been declared a residential zone, with security personnel instructed to stop vehicles from parking there at night.
Majumder called for a dedicated and properly equipped security system, observing that existing guards are largely unarmed and may be unable to respond effectively to serious incidents.
Meanwhile, MS Dr Bidhan Goswami pointed to a severe shortage of radiologists amid a heavy diagnostic workload. GBP Hospital performs about 50 MRI, 125 CT, 250 X-ray and more than 100 sonography examinations daily.
The radiology department has one professor, one associate professor, two assistant professors and three senior residents, with some unavailable due to deputation or leave. Authorities have directed efforts to provide reports within 24 hours wherever possible.
Goswami further said a committee had already been constituted to examine an allegation against a doctor, with the hospital maintaining that strict action would follow if the charge is proved.
