India, March 7 -- The standoff between Haryana's medical fraternity and the police escalated on Saturday as the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA) extended its suspension of outpatient department (OPD) services to the entire state. The move comes two days after a medical officer (MO) was allegedly assaulted and detained by a station house officer (SHO) in Karnal.

While the association initially limited its protest to Karnal, the lack of legal action against the accused police personnel prompted the state-wide call. However, the HCMSA decided to resume emergency services in Karnal on Saturday, according to Dr Deepak Goyal, spokesperson for the District Civil Hospital.

The flashpoint occurred on Wednesday night (Holi) at t...