Bricks and stones flew between two groups outside emergency ward of Ludhiana Civil Hospital; vehicle vandalized

August 8, 2026

A shocking incident involving the brazen flouting of law and order has once again come to light at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana. On Saturday afternoon, a violent clash erupted between two groups who had arrived at the hospital for medical examinations. The dispute escalated to the point where bricks and stones were hurled by both sides, turning the area outside the emergency ward into a battlefield. This violent confrontation sparked panic among the patients and their families present at the scene.

Vehicle Attacked with Hammers; Video Surfaces

The chaos was not confined to the hospital premises; the miscreants also wreaked havoc outside. Reports indicate that the vehicle in which one of the groups had arrived was subjected to a barrage of hammer blows.

A video capturing the vandalism and hooliganism has surfaced and is going viral on social media. In the footage, the attackers are seen targeting the vehicle with complete disregard for the consequences.

Serious Questions Raised About Security

This is not the first instance of violence and commotion at the Civil Hospital. However, the fact that bricks and stones were thrown and hammer attacks took place in broad daylight—specifically in a sensitive area like the emergency ward—raises serious questions regarding the hospital’s security arrangements.

Following the emergence of the viral video, it remains to be seen what action the police administration takes in this matter and how soon the authorities crack down on the miscreants who created an atmosphere of terror within the hospital.