{
  "id": 6363538,
  "title": "CM Mohan Yadav sees water cannon video, Madhya Pradesh police order inquiry into action on intern doctors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/cm-mohan-yadav-sees-water-cannon-video-madhya-pradesh-police-order",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:35:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cm-mohan-yadav-sees-water-cannon-video-madhya-pradesh-police-order-inquiry-into-action-on-intern-doctors-10869173/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Videos of intern doctors in white lab coats being doused with water by police using a water cannon were widely circulated on Monday. The incident occurred at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, where the interns were protesting for a salary increase – from around Rs 14,000 to Rs 30,000. Some protesters sustained injuries during the police action. With the matter gaining attention, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the use of the water cannon by the police. Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vikas Sahwal as the inquiry officer on Tuesday. The inquiry aims to establish the facts surrounding the incident and determine whether the police action was appropriate. Currently, interns earn approximately Rs 14,337 per month, which the protesters argue is insufficient considering the workload and rising expenses. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has also endorsed the demand, calling for a mechanism to revise the stipend regularly. The intern doctors' agitation escalated on Monday when protesters marched towards the Chief Minister's residence, demanding a written decision on the stipend hike. Police deployed barricades to prevent the march, and the confrontation ensued when some protesters attempted to pass the barricades despite initially agreeing to move towards the eastern gate. The protesters claimed they were seeking a peaceful demonstration, while alleging excessive force was used against them. At least one intern was reportedly hospitalized after being hit by the water cannon.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Intern doctors doused with water by police using water cannon.",
    "CM Mohan Yadav orders inquiry into police action.",
    "Inquiry to determine appropriateness of police force."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Madhya Pradesh government's inquiry into the police action against intern doctors signals a potential shift in approach to handling protests and negotiations with healthcare workers over stipend hikes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "CM Mohan Yadav sees water cannon video, Madhya Pradesh police order inquiry into action on intern doctors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/cm-mohan-yadav-sees-water-cannon-video-madhya-pradesh-police-order-6365126",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:35:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Bhopal Intern Doctors Protest: Talks With Govt Fail, Medicos Refuse To Retreat Without Written Order On Stipend Hike & Police Action",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/bhopal-intern-doctors-protest-talks-with-govt-fail-medicos-refuse-to",
        "published": "2026-09-09T03:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}