Maharashtra Doctor Assaulted By Shiv Sena Corporator Quits, Leaves Thane; Says 'Will Never Go Back'
The resignation followed a viral video and statewide protests, while police registered a case against Mhatre and five others.
- On Wednesday, police arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre for the alleged assault of medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Thane. The incident occurred on Monday following a dispute over Neonatal Intensive Care Unit bed availability.
- Following the NICU capacity issue, doctors Srishti Bawiskar and Vaibhav Salunkhe informed a family the hospital lacked beds for their newborn. Mhatre and associates allegedly arrived at the facility, verbally abusing and physically attacking the medical team.
- Citing safety fears, a 26-year-old physician resigned and left Thane after the attack on Dr. Salunkhe and other staff. "They are very dangerous people," the doctor told NDTV, adding, "I will not go back there again."
- After his arrest Wednesday, Mhatre was transferred to Thane Civil Hospital due to deteriorating health. He denies assaulting female staff, claiming "I would express regret only if the doctors apologised" first, citing Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
- Widespread protests by doctors across Maharashtra have intensified demands for enhanced security and legal protection for healthcare professionals. The medical community continues to advocate for stronger measures to ensure safety in public hospital institutions.
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Maharashtra Doctor Assaulted By Shiv Sena Corporator Quits, Leaves Thane; Says 'Will Never Go Back'
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Dombivli Hospital Assault: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Hospitalised over Health Issues Following Arrest
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Hemade said that further legal proceedings will be carried out only after receiving the medical reports of the concerned doctors and obtaining the necessary clearance. India News | Dombivli Hospital Assault: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Hospitalised over Health Issues Following Arrest.
Sena Corporator Who Assaulted Doctors Admitted To Hospital After Arrest
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Atul Zende of Kalyan said Mhatre was taken into custody in connection with the criminal case registered against him and his aides at Vishnunagar police station.
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