Thane Court remands former Corporator in police custody for assault on woman doctor
A Thane court has remanded a former Shiv Sena corporator to four days of police custody for assaulting a woman doctor at a hospital. The accused had initially attempted to avoid arrest by claiming medical issues, but was declared fit by doctors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical professionals and the demand for stricter enforcement of laws protecting healthcare workers.
A sessions court in Thane district has sent former Shiv Sena (Shinde group) Corporator Ramesh Mhatre to four days of police custody in connection with the assault of a woman doctor on duty at a hospital in Dombivli. The court’s decision comes after Mr. Mhatre, who had attempted to evade arrest by admitting himself to a hospital citing chest pain, was declared fit for custody following a medical examination.
The case stems from an altercation at the Shastrinagar hospital in Dombivli. According to the complaint filed by the woman doctor, the former Corporator entered the premises and assaulted her following a dispute regarding the treatment of a patient. A police case was registered against Mr. Mhatre under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
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