Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Palghar Hospital Assault Arrests Reach 12, Including MLA’s Son
Police in Palghar are investigating a fight and disturbance at a hospital.
The incident happened after a disagreement about treating and discharging an injured Govinda participant.
Twelve people have been arrested so far.
One is Rohit Gavit, whose father is a Palghar MLA, and another is suspended Yuva Sena leader Sairaj Patil.
Police say a total of 17 people have been named in the case.
A court has allowed police to keep the 12 arrested people in custody until September 13.
Police are reviewing security-camera videos to understand what each person did.
Some accused people have asked the court for protection from arrest, with their applications due to be heard on September 15.
Police arrested 12 people in connection with the alleged assault and disturbance at Relief Hospital in Palghar.
Those arrested include Rohit Gavit, son of Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit, and suspended Yuva Sena leader Sairaj Patil.
The incident followed a dispute over treatment and discharge of an injured Govinda on September 6.
A court remanded all 12 accused to police custody until September 13; police had registered a case against 17 people.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage, while anticipatory-bail applications from some accused are scheduled for September 15.
- Who
- Police, 12 arrested accused—including Rohit Gavit and Sairaj Patil—and hospital doctors and staff were involved in the case.
- What
- An alleged assault and ruckus occurred at Relief Hospital, leading to a case against 17 people and 12 arrests.
- When
- The incident occurred in the early hours of September 6; the 12 accused were remanded until September 13, with bail applications listed for September 15.
- Where
- Relief Hospital in Palghar, Maharashtra; Rohit Gavit was taken into custody from Mira Road and Sairaj Patil was traced to Shirdi.
- Why
- The disturbance reportedly followed a dispute over the treatment and discharge of a Govinda participant injured during Dahi Handi celebrations.
- Arrests
- 12 people have been arrested in the case.
- Total accused named
- Police registered a case against 17 people.
- Incident date
- The alleged hospital disturbance occurred in the early hours of September 6.
- Named detainees
- Rohit Gavit and suspended Yuva Sena leader Sairaj Patil are among those arrested.
- Police custody
- A local court remanded the 12 accused to police custody until September 13.
- Evidence under review
- Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the hospital and nearby areas.
- Bail proceedings
- Anticipatory-bail applications by several accused are scheduled for September 15.