Shiv Sena Workers Assault Hospital Staff Over Dahi Handi Bill
· India · NDTV, LiveMint, Hindustan Times
Shiv Sena office-bearers assaulted doctors and hospital staff at Relief Hospital in Palghar following a dispute over a Rs 19,866 treatment bill. The incident occurred after midnight on Sunday when the group arrived to discharge a 'Govinda' injured during a Dahi Handi event. CCTV footage shows the leaders verbally abusing staff, slapping a receptionist, and forcibly removing a patient from the intensive care unit. Palghar police have registered a case against at least 17 individuals, including district chief Kundan Sankhe and city chief Rahul Gharat. The charges were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Medical Services Protection Act.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of healthcare workers in Maharashtra and the potential for political interference in hospital operations. It underscores the legal consequences for those violating the Medical Services Protection Act.
Read the original report — NDTV
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