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Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre to Remain in Jail

Shiv Sena corporator arrested, Bombay HC postpones hearing, assault case continues

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 31 July 2026 at 11:29 pm
Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre to Remain in Jail

A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, will remain behind bars for the time being, as the Bombay High Court has postponed the matter until August 6. This decision allows the ongoing investigation into the assault of doctors in Dombivli to proceed.

The corporator was arrested in connection with the assault of doctors at a hospital in Dombivli. The incident had sparked widespread outrage and concern among the medical community. The police had filed a case against Mhatre and others involved in the assault.

The Bombay High Court's decision to postpone the hearing means that Mhatre will have to stay in jail until the next hearing. The court's move is seen as a significant development in the case, as it allows the investigation to continue without any interference.

The assault on doctors in Dombivli had raised questions about the safety and security of medical professionals in the city. The incident had also led to demands for stricter action against those involved in the assault. The police have been investigating the case and have arrested several people, including Mhatre.

The Shiv Sena corporator's arrest had sparked a political controversy, with some leaders coming out in his support. However, the Bombay High Court's decision to postpone the hearing has made it clear that the law will take its course.

The investigation into the assault case is ongoing, and the police are still gathering evidence. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 6, when the court will decide on the corporator's bail plea.

The incident has highlighted the need for better security measures to protect doctors and medical staff from such attacks. The medical community has been demanding stricter action against those involved in the assault, and the Bombay High Court's decision is seen as a step in the right direction.

The case has also raised questions about the role of politicians in such incidents. The arrest of a Shiv Sena corporator has sparked a debate about the involvement of politicians in violent incidents. The Bombay High Court's decision to postpone the hearing has made it clear that no one is above the law.

In conclusion, the Bombay High Court's decision to postpone the hearing in the Dombivli doctors' assault case means that the investigation will continue, and the corporator will remain in jail for the time being. The case has highlighted the need for better security measures to protect doctors and medical staff, and the role of politicians in such incidents will be closely watched.

Frequently asked questions

Why was Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre arrested?

Ramesh Mhatre was arrested in connection with the assault of doctors at a hospital in Dombivli.

What is the next step in the case?

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 6, when the court will decide on the corporator's bail plea.

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