The incident took place on Monday evening at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Kalyan, which is operated by the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). According to police, the accused allegedly abused and physically attacked the female doctor and her colleague while they were on duty.
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Police said the doctors had informed the family of a newborn that the infant would have to be shifted to another hospital as there were no vacant beds in the NICU. The family allegedly contacted a Shiv Sena corporator, who arrived at the hospital with several associates.
The group allegedly confronted the two doctors before physically assaulting them inside the hospital. One of the doctors reportedly sustained injuries during the attack.
Videos of the alleged assault have gone viral on social media. In one video, the corporator can allegedly be seen confronting and attacking the doctors inside the hospital premises. Another video shows nurses breaking down in tears following the incident, highlighting the fear and distress among hospital staff.
The alleged assault has drawn sharp condemnation from the medical fraternity and the public, with healthcare professionals expressing concern over the growing incidents of violence against doctors.
Senior KDMC officials, including Medical Health Officer Dr. Deepa Shukla, approached the police late Monday night to file a complaint. However, an FIR was not registered immediately, leading to criticism from doctors' associations.
Medical organisations also alleged that attempts were being made to shield the accused corporator, an allegation that added to the growing anger among healthcare workers, reports News 18.
In a post on 'X', the United Doctors Front (UDF) called the incident “disgraceful and deeply disturbing”, saying that attacks on doctors and healthcare workers were becoming increasingly common. The organisation said that when people in positions of power engage in such violence, it sends a dangerous message to society.
“This is an attack not just on one doctor, but on the entire healthcare system and every citizen who depends on it. Immediate arrest and strict legal action are the minimum that must happen. No one is above the law,” the UDF said.
Reacting to the incident, a doctor wrote on 'X': “Study for 15+ years. Clear NEET. Become a specialist. Join a government hospital to serve. Then get assaulted because a VIP patient couldn't get a bed. Doctors are paying the price for systemic failures they didn't create.”
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