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Shiv Sena Corporator Assaults Doctors, Nurses at Hospital; Viral Video Sparks Outrage

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Shiv Sena corporator allegedly assaulted doctors and nurses at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, India.
  • Viral CCTV footage shows the politician and others attacking medical staff.
  • The incident has sparked outrage, with the UBT Sena faction condemning the alleged "goondagiri" (hooliganism).

A disturbing incident at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, India, has ignited a significant row after a Shiv Sena corporator and his associates allegedly assaulted doctors and nurses. Viral CCTV footage captured the politician, identified as Mhatre, along with five other individuals, attacking two medical professionals, identified as Dr. Srishti Bawiskar and Dr. Vaibhav Salunkhe, on Monday.

The alleged assault occurred within the hospital premises, raising serious concerns about the safety of healthcare workers. The footage clearly shows the group confronting and physically attacking the doctors, prompting immediate condemnation from various quarters.

The Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) Shiv Sena faction has strongly denounced the actions, labeling them as "goondagiri," a term used to describe hooliganism or gangster-like behavior. This condemnation from within the party's political spectrum underscores the gravity of the incident and the public outcry it has generated.

The incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for strict action against the corporator and his accomplices. The viral nature of the video has amplified the public's demand for accountability and has brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by medical staff in maintaining a safe working environment.

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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.