Thane Hospital Attack: Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Punches Doctor, Staff Over NICU Beds
Abuse of power by a public official against healthcare workers is a serious concern.
A Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) commissioner, Abhinay Goyal, confirmed an FIR has been filed against local leader Ramesh Mhatre for assaulting hospital staff at the KDMC Hospital in Thane. The incident stemmed from a dispute over unavailability of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, which led to Mhatre and his supporters attacking doctors and medical personnel. The attack was captured on CCTV footage and sparked outrage online, with the United Doctors Front condemning the assault as part of a growing trend of attacks on healthcare workers.
9 JUL 2026
— NDTV
A Shiv Sena corporator, Rakesh Mhatre, was arrested for assaulting doctors and staff at a Dombivli hospital after a family complained about a newborn's transfer.
— Indian Express
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was hospitalized after being arrested for assaulting healthcare staff and experiencing chest pain.
10 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Shiv Sena disciplined its corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, for assaulting medical professionals after a viral video prompted his arrest.
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