Doctors in Himachal Pradesh have begun an indefinite strike, demanding the reinstatement of a colleague dismissed for assaulting a patient. Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil suggested a simple apology could have resolved the issue, emphasizing doctors' need for composure. While acknowledging misconduct, doctors deem the dismissal disproportionate and feel humiliated. The government assures emergency services are maintained and a fresh inquiry is promised, but doctors remain on strike, seeking justice and job security.