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.