India, June 26 -- Police have registered an FIR over alleged violence, disruption of medical services and damage to government property during an ongoing protest by outsourced employees at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, officials said on Thursday. The case was registered on the complaint of GIMS Director Brig (Dr) Rakesh Gupta. Outsourced employees have been staging an indefinite protest since June 15, demanding regularisation of their services. According to police, the administration repeatedly urged protesters on Wednesday to shift their demonstration away from the hospital's main entrance and hall to ensure uninterrupted medical services. Also Read - Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank at outer Delhi factory However, some protesters allegedly refused and became aggressive. Police claimed that outsiders and members of various organisations were also called to the site and allegedly threatened staff, used abusive language and attempted to force open a gate. Officials said the incident disrupted patient care, including treatment of critically ill patients. Based on Gupta's complaint, an FIR was registered under relevant provisions. Gupta denied allegations of a police lathi-charge, while police said outpatient and other medical services were functioning normally after some protesters and outside supporters left the premises.
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