Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Nurse Allegedly Slapped During Gujarat Hospital Night Shift; Man Arrested
A man allegedly went into a hospital in Gujarat during the night.
He was reportedly upset and demanded to know where the doctor was.
A nurse asked him to speak calmly.
The man allegedly slapped her, and she ran to get help from other workers.
Security camera video reportedly recorded the incident.
Police arrested the man after the nurse complained.
He was charged under laws that protect public servants doing their jobs.
The event has raised concerns about keeping healthcare workers safe during night shifts.
Divyarajsinh Gajendrasinh Rana allegedly assaulted nurse Unnatiben Kanubhai Solanki at Limbdi Government Hospital in Gujarat.
The incident reportedly occurred during the early hours of August 15, while Solanki was working a night shift.
CCTV footage allegedly shows Rana entering the emergency ward, demanding to know where the doctor was, and slapping the nurse.
Limbdi Police registered an FIR based on the nurse’s complaint and CCTV footage, then took Rana into custody.
The incident has renewed concerns about healthcare-worker safety, while a separate assault case involving Dombivli medical staff was also mentioned.
- Who
- Nurse Unnatiben Kanubhai Solanki was allegedly assaulted by Divyarajsinh Gajendrasinh Rana.
- What
- Rana allegedly entered the emergency ward, caused a disturbance, and slapped the nurse.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred during the early hours of August 15; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Limbdi Government Hospital in Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
- Why
- Reports say Rana was demanding to know where the doctor was and became agitated while the nurse was speaking on her mobile phone.
Healthcare Staff Safety Concerns
Reported Accused Conduct
Account of the hospital incident
Healthcare Staff Safety Concerns
The nurse’s complaint and CCTV footage reportedly support the allegation that she was assaulted while performing her duties.
Reported Accused Conduct
The article describes Rana as allegedly demanding information about the doctor and becoming agitated before the alleged slap; it does not provide a separate statement from him.
Response to violence against medical workers
Healthcare Staff Safety Concerns
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of healthcare workers, particularly those working alone or with limited staffing at night.
Reported Accused Conduct
The report says Rana was arrested, booked under relevant BNS provisions, and later reportedly made to apologise to hospital staff.
- Accused
- Divyarajsinh Gajendrasinh Rana
- Nurse
- Unnatiben Kanubhai Solanki, 26
- Hospital
- Limbdi Government Hospital
- Police action
- Limbdi Police registered an FIR and took Rana into custody.
- Legal basis
- Rana was booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting the nurse and obstructing her official duties.
- Reported follow-up
- Local reports said Rana was later brought to the hospital and made to apologise to nursing and medical staff.
- Related incident
- Reports also mentioned an alleged July 6, 2026 assault involving Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and associates at Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli.