Shiv Sena corporator arrested for assaulting doctors at Thane civic hospital
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting doctors and medical staff at a civic-run hospital in Maharashtra's Thane district, two days after the incident triggered widespread outrage and drew strong protests from the medical fraternity.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kalyan) Atul Zende said Mhatre had been taken into custody in connection with the criminal case registered against him and his aides at the Vishnunagar police station.
"Further investigation is underway," the officer said.
The alleged assault took place on Monday evening at a civic hospital in Kalyan after doctors advised a family to shift a newborn to another medical facility.
A video of the incident, purportedly showing Mhatre and his supporters assaulting two doctors and other hospital staff, went viral on social media, sparking public outrage.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kalyan) Atul Zende said Mhatre had been taken into custody in connection with the criminal case registered against him and his aides at the Vishnunagar police station.
"Further investigation is underway," the officer said.
The alleged assault took place on Monday evening at a civic hospital in Kalyan after doctors advised a family to shift a newborn to another medical facility.
A video of the incident, purportedly showing Mhatre and his supporters assaulting two doctors and other hospital staff, went viral on social media, sparking public outrage.
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