Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Eight Surrender in Palghar Hospital Assault Case
Eight people, including leaders from the Shiv Sena party, surrendered to the police after being wanted for eight days.
They are accused of causing trouble at a hospital in Palghar, Maharashtra.
The problem started when a group of performers got hurt during a festival and were taken to the hospital.
Some people allegedly forced their way in, hurt staff, and damaged the hospital.
The police have arrested these people and will look at evidence like CCTV footage to understand what happened.
The next court hearing is on September 16.
Eight individuals, including suspended Shiv Sena leaders, surrendered to police after an eight-day manhunt.
The group is accused of assaulting hospital staff and vandalizing Relief Hospital in Palghar.
The dispute originated from the treatment of injured Govindas from a Dahi Handi celebration.
Police have arrested 23 people in total, with 22 produced in court.
The next court hearing is scheduled for September 16, with police examining individual roles and CCTV footage.
- Who
- Eight individuals, including suspended Shiv Sena leaders Kundan Sankhe and Sairaj Patil, surrendered to police.
- What
- The group is accused of assaulting hospital staff and vandalizing the Relief Hospital in Palghar.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 6, and the suspects surrendered on September 13.
- Where
- The assault took place at Relief Hospital in Palghar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The dispute arose over the treatment and discharge of injured Govindas from a Dahi Handi celebration.
- Number of Accused
- 23
- Date of Incident
- September 6
- Date of Surrender
- September 13
- Next Hearing
- September 16
- Key Suspects
- Kundan Sankhe, Sairaj Patil, Rahul Gharat
- Hospital
- Relief Hospital, Palghar
- Assaulted Employee
- Vivek Zinga