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Karnataka Surgeon Suspended Over Alleged Assault of Journalist
A government surgeon in Karnataka has been suspended from his job.
Police say he allegedly attacked a journalist at a hotel in Kundapur.
The journalist had written a report about allegations involving the doctor.
The report said the doctor may have collected money from patients staying in the hospital.
The doctor allegedly became angry because of the report.
A hotel camera recorded images of the alleged incident.
Police have opened a case under several sections of India’s criminal law.
The health department said the alleged conduct was not suitable for a government employee.
Dr Mahendra Kumar Shetty was suspended pending a departmental inquiry.
Police allege he assaulted, abused and threatened journalist Shrikanth Hemmady at a Kundapur hotel.
The alleged assault reportedly followed a news report about claims that Shetty collected money from inpatients.
Hotel CCTV footage of the incident was circulated in media and on social media.
Police registered a case under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Dr Mahendra Kumar Shetty, a government surgeon, allegedly assaulted journalist Shrikanth Hemmady.
- What
- Shetty was suspended after the alleged assault, and police registered a criminal case.
- Where
- At a hotel in Kundapur, Karnataka.
- When
- The alleged assault occurred on August 21, described in the report as a Thursday.
- Why
- Police said the alleged assault followed a report about claims that Shetty collected money from inpatients during treatment.
Key facts
- Suspended official
- Dr Mahendra Kumar Shetty
- Journalist
- Shrikanth Hemmady
- Current posting
- Government Hospital in Karkala, on deputation
- Alleged incident
- Assault, abuse and death threats at a Kundapur hotel
- Evidence cited
- Hotel CCTV footage circulated in media and on social media
- Disciplinary action
- Suspension pending a departmental inquiry
- Police case
- Registered at Kundapur police station under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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