Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Palghar Hospital Ruckus Prompts Shiv Sena Suspension of Seven Leaders
Several people were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Palghar.
Some of them were taken to Relief Hospital for treatment.
Doctors advised observation for patients with head or spinal injuries.
A disagreement reportedly began over medical bills and diagnostic tests costing about Rs 19,866.
Hospital staff said that 25 to 30 Shiv Sena workers entered the ICU late at night.
They alleged that one hospital employee was slapped and women staff members were threatened.
The hospital complained to the police.
The Shiv Sena then suspended seven local office-bearers, while police arrested Rahul Gharat and continued investigating.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena suspended seven Palghar district office-bearers after an alleged hospital ruckus.
Around 25 to 30 Shiv Sena workers allegedly entered Relief Hospital’s ICU over treatment costs and tests.
Hospital staff alleged that a worker slapped an employee and threatened women staff members.
Palghar Police registered a case against 17 people under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Shiv Sena city chief Rahul Gharat, identified as the main accused, was arrested after surrendering to police.
- Who
- The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, seven suspended office-bearers, hospital staff, injured Govindas and Palghar Police were involved.
- What
- Seven Shiv Sena office-bearers were suspended after an alleged assault and ruckus at Relief Hospital; police registered a case against 17 people.
- When
- The confrontation reportedly occurred around midnight; the suspensions were announced on Tuesday, and Rahul Gharat was arrested on Monday.
- Where
- Relief Hospital in Palghar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The alleged confrontation concerned treatment costs and diagnostic tests for Govindas injured during Dahi Handi celebrations.
- Suspended office-bearers
- Seven Shiv Sena office-bearers from Palghar district
- Party leader directing action
- Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Hospital involved
- Relief Hospital, Palghar
- People reportedly entering ICU
- Around 25 to 30 Shiv Sena workers
- Disputed treatment amount
- Approximately Rs 19,866
- Police case
- A case was registered against 17 people under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions
- Arrest
- Rahul Gharat, identified as the main accused, was arrested after surrendering