Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 1 (HBTV): JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has decided to indefinitely cease treating patients from Bangladesh, citing recent unrest in the neighboring country, including anti-Hindu violence and instances of disrespect towards the Indian national flag.

Swarup De Ray, Senior Manager of JN Ray Hospital, explained that while the hospital values providing medical treatment as a humanitarian service, the recent incidents compelled it to take a stand. He expressed disappointment over the behavior of certain Bangladeshi individuals and the perceived inaction of the Bangladeshi government.

De Ray stated, 'For the past week, we have been closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. A lot of patients from Bangladesh come to the hospital for treatment. The Indian flag is being disrespected in Bangladesh. Even the students and intellectuals disrespect the flag, and the government of Bangladesh is not addressing this. India helped Bangladesh gain independence, and they are thinking so low as to disrespect the Indian flag. For us, business does not come first; the nation comes first. Until the situation improves in Bangladesh, we will not treat any patient from Bangladesh.'

He highlighted that the hospital, located near the Bangladesh border, serves many Bangladeshi patients. Despite the ongoing political crises in the neighboring country, the hospital had previously prioritized serving humanity. However, videos showing Bangladeshi students trampling the Indian tricolour triggered their decision to suspend medical services to Bangladeshi patients.

De Ray also voiced disappointment at the Bangladeshi government's failure to act decisively against such incidents.

(ANI)