UPPER DIR, November 10, 2026: Doctors at District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Upper Dir ended their protest and resumed medical services after the district administration assured them of improved security arrangements and legal action against those involved in an incident at the hospital the previous night.
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Upper Dir Dilnawaz Khan Wazir, Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sadiq Ali and Additional Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shah Naveed visited the hospital and held a meeting with doctors and hospital management.
During the meeting, doctors raised concerns about their safety and demanded effective security measures to protect medical professionals and hospital staff.
The administration assured them that appropriate legal action would be taken against those responsible for the incident and that necessary steps would be implemented to strengthen security at the hospital.
Following the assurances, the doctors called off their protest, allowing medical services to resume.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services for residents while protecting medical personnel performing their duties.
Meanwhile, a delegation of local elders visited the hospital and met Acting Medical Superintendent Dr Imtiaz Ahmed to help resolve the matter through dialogue.
The delegation, comprising Sahibzada Waliullah, Ismail Khan, Zafar Ali and other community representatives, expressed regret over the incident and apologised to the doctors.
The elders said medical professionals deserved respect and protection, adding that such incidents should not occur in healthcare institutions.
They emphasised the importance of resolving the matter amicably while respecting legal requirements and local traditions.
Responding to the delegation, Dr Imtiaz Ahmed said he would consult fellow doctors before communicating a position on the matter.
He added that Medical Superintendent Dr Khalid was currently in Peshawar on official business.