Shiv Sena Corporator Assaults Hospital Staff
KDMC hospital staff on strike after alleged assault by Shiv Sena corporator. Doctors, nurses attacked.
A shocking incident occurred at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli, where nurses and hospital staff were allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. The incident took place late on Monday night and was triggered by a confrontation over a patient's admission.
The patient, 33-year-old Priyanka Ugmale, was nine months pregnant and required a lower segment caesarean section. However, the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was full, and the medical team was making alternative arrangements for the baby. The patient's relatives allegedly contacted Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who entered the hospital and confronted the medical staff.
During the altercation, the corporator and the patient's relatives allegedly assaulted a nurse, a female doctor, and a visiting gynaecologist. The incident was captured on CCTV footage, which has gone viral on social media. The patient was later shifted to KDMC-run Vasant Valley Maternity Hospital, where the caesarean section was successfully performed.
The hospital staff, including doctors and nurses, launched a work boycott on Tuesday morning, suspending routine outpatient and other non-emergency services. Emergency medical services continued to function normally. The protesting staff demanded strict action against all those involved in the assault.
The Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) condemned the incident and urged public health departments to register an FIR and inform the association whenever such incidents occur. The exact reason behind the assault has not yet been verified, and an investigation is ongoing.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with many users questioning the corporator's conduct, particularly towards women. The hospital staff's strike has disrupted routine hospital operations, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved. The incident highlights the need for stricter measures to ensure the safety and security of hospital staff.
The KDMC hospital administration has not yet commented on the incident, but it is expected that they will take strict action against the corporator and the patient's relatives. The incident is a disturbing reminder of the violence and intimidation that hospital staff often face, and it is essential that such incidents are thoroughly investigated and punished.
The patient's newborn was admitted to the NICU for observation, and the mother is recovering from the caesarean section. The incident has caused widespread concern among the medical community, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved. The hospital staff's strike is expected to continue until their demands are met, and it is essential that the authorities take immediate action to address the situation.
In conclusion, the incident at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital is a disturbing reminder of the violence and intimidation that hospital staff often face. The incident highlights the need for stricter measures to ensure the safety and security of hospital staff, and it is essential that such incidents are thoroughly investigated and punished. The hospital staff's strike is expected to continue until their demands are met, and it is essential that the authorities take immediate action to address the situation.
