Nursing officers at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad were briefly prevented from moving within the campus on Monday (December 15, 2025) after hospital authorities directed security personnel to the gates when a small, silent rally was attempted as part of an ongoing protest, the NIMS Nursing Union said.
Speaking to The Hindu, NIMS Nursing Union General Secretary Krishna said the staff had been observing a peaceful black badge protest for the past one week to draw attention to unresolved issues related to service and welfare. As part of the protest, the union had planned a short rally, entirely within the hospital premises.
“We were not stepping out of the hospital. Despite this, the Director and Medical Superintendent instructed security guards to lock the gates and prevent us from moving,” he said. According to the union, nurses were locked near the billing section for a brief period.
The situation eased after hospital administrators called union leaders for discussions. “Some representatives were asked to come in for negotiations. During the talks, the management told us that the issues would have to be taken up with the Health Minister and that an appointment would be arranged,” Mr. Krishna said.
