‘Why nine accused in Palghar doctor assault case are absconding?’: Bombay HC raps police

Bombay High Court on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) rapped Palghar police over laxity in probing the case against Shiv Sena workers for assault on medical staff and vandalising a private hospital in the district.

Bombay HC Bench comprising Justices A S Gadkari and Kamal Khata was hearing the suo-motu case with allegations that the police have failed to carry investigation in the case.

A day before, Bombay HC ordered to summon the Palghar Superintendent of Police over the inaction allegations against the Shiv Sena workers. Palghar Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh informed court that among the 10 accused named in the FIR, Shiv Sena city chief Rahul Gharat has been arrested, while remaining are absconding.

In response, Court asked, “Why there was no prompt arrest? It is because of police’s laxity the accused are absconding.”