Nurse, hospital staff attacked by epilepsy patient at Nashik Civil hospital, FIR lodged

As a result, the hospital employees staged a demonstration on Wednesday morning demanding security for them at the workplace and strict measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

In return, the nurse lodged a complaint against the patient and her husband at the Sarkarwada police station. Further, an FIR has been registered by the police under sections 332 (voluntarily causing hurt), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from performing his/her duties).

However, no action has been taken by the police so far. It is unknown whether the patient is in the hospital or has been discharged.

Commenting on this, Additional civil surgeon Dr Utkarsha Dudhedia told TOI that the nurse in the hospital has taken action in response to the incident by filing a complaint against the individuals involved.

Dudhedhia said “As an immediate measure, the nurse has registered a police complaint against the woman and her husband. Furthermore, a request has been made to the Nashik division deputy director of health for 10 additional security guards, including 5 women guards. The city police will also be requested to provide police security in the hospital to tackle and prevent such incidents in the future.”

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