Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Bhiwandi Family Seeks Doctor’s Arrest After Patient’s Death
Nitin Waghmare went to a hospital after having chest pain.
His family says he died because of mistakes in his treatment.
They say a doctor recommended a heart procedure after tests.
Nitin’s condition worsened the next day, and he died that evening.
Police investigated the death and received a medical inquiry report.
Police said the report pointed to possible problems with the procedure and treatment.
A case was registered against Dr Afaque Khan on October 1.
Nitin’s family wants the doctor arrested and the hospital’s licence cancelled.
They say they may protest if officials do not take action.
Nitin Waghmare, 33, died during treatment at Nobel Hospital in Bhiwandi on April 19.
His family alleges medical negligence and wants the doctor arrested and the hospital’s licence cancelled.
Police registered a case against Dr Afaque Khan on October 1, following a medical inquiry.
Police said the inquiry report indicated an allegedly improper procedure and treatment negligence linked to Waghmare’s death.
The family has asked for a thorough investigation; a protest outside Narpoli Police Station was threatened if authorities do not act.
- Who
- Nitin Waghmare, his family, Dr Afaque Khan, and Nobel Hospital.
- What
- After Waghmare died during treatment, his family alleged negligence and demanded the doctor’s arrest and cancellation of the hospital’s licence; police registered a case against the doctor.
- When
- Waghmare died on April 19; police registered the case on October 1. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Nobel Hospital in Oswalwadi near Anjurphata, Bhiwandi.
- Why
- The family alleges negligence contributed to Waghmare’s death; police said a medical inquiry report indicated alleged procedural and treatment lapses linked to the death.
Family’s allegations and demands
Police investigation findings
Responsibility for the death
Family’s allegations and demands
The family alleges the doctor and hospital management were negligent and that their actions contributed to Nitin Waghmare’s death.
Police investigation findings
Police said a medical inquiry report indicated alleged procedural and treatment lapses linked to the death; the article gives no response from the doctor or hospital.
Action sought
Family’s allegations and demands
The family demands the doctor’s immediate arrest and cancellation of the hospital’s licence, and warns of a protest if authorities do not act.
Police investigation findings
Police have registered a case against the doctor and the family has requested a thorough investigation; the article does not report a decision on arrest or the licence.
- Deceased
- Nitin Waghmare, 33
- Hospital
- Nobel Hospital, Oswalwadi near Anjurphata, Bhiwandi
- Reported chest pain
- April 18
- Date of death
- April 19
- Case registration
- October 1, against Dr Afaque Khan
- Police station
- Narpoli Police Station
- Family’s demands
- Immediate arrest of the doctor and cancellation of Nobel Hospital’s licence