The audacious robbery of senior physician Manoj Verma in the high-security zone near the Chief Minister’s residence has sparked widespread outrage across the State capital. A day after the incident, the city’s medical community has formally intervened, demanding urgent measures for the safety of professionals and the immediate neutralisation of the criminal gang involved.

 

The Alumni of Gandhi Medical College (GMC) Bhopal has expressed deep resentment over the security lapse in what is considered the city’s safest enclave. In a formal letter addressed to the Home Minister, the association demanded the swift arrest of the culprits and exemplary punishment. “The fact that such a violent crime occurred in a VVIP zone is extremely alarming. If strict action is not taken immediately, the medical community will be forced to launch a protest,” stated Gurudutt Tiwari, President of the GMC Alumni Association.

 

He emphasised that the police administration must take concrete steps to ensure a secure environment for doctors. Shyamla Hills Station House Officer (SHO) Bhupendra Kaur stated that the investigation has been intensified with multiple teams working on the case. Police are currently analysing CCTV footage from across the city, starting from the crime scene to the city’s exit points.

 

A digital ‘route map’ has been created to track the arrival and escape path of the three suspects. “We have found significant leads regarding the looters and expect an arrest soon. Security checks and barricading at the city borders have been increased to intercept the suspects,” Kaur added. The victim, Manoj Verma, Director of the District TB Training Center, underwent surgery on Saturday for a severe hip fracture sustained during the attack. The incident occurred on Friday morning when three bike-borne miscreants deliberately rammed into his bicycle near Kilol Park. The assailants used chilli powder to blind Verma before robbing him of a gold bracelet.