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Shiv Sena Workers Accused of Assault at Palghar Hospital
An injured Govinda was taken to a hospital after Dahi Handi celebrations.
After treatment, the hospital reportedly asked for about Rs 19,866.
A group connected to the Govinda team and Shiv Sena allegedly became angry about the bill.
The group reportedly entered the hospital and argued with staff.
A video appears to show a worker slapping a receptionist.
Hospital staff also said that the group entered the ICU and threatened a nurse.
Police have registered a case against at least 17 people.
The investigation is continuing, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence.
A dispute reportedly began after an injured Govinda received a treatment bill of about Rs 19,866.
A Govinda team and Shiv Sena workers allegedly entered the hospital and assaulted and threatened staff.
Video footage allegedly shows a worker slapping a hospital receptionist and others abusing staff, including a woman.
Hospital staff alleged that the group entered the ICU, threatened a nurse and removed an injured Govinda’s IV drip.
Palghar Police registered a case against at least 17 people under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Medical Services Protection Act.
- Who
- A Govinda team and Shiv Sena workers, including office-bearers named in a hospital employee’s complaint, are alleged to have confronted hospital staff.
- What
- A dispute over a treatment bill allegedly escalated into abuse, threats and an assault on hospital staff.
- Where
- A hospital in Maharashtra’s Palghar district.
- When
- Around midnight on Sunday, according to the reports cited in the article.
- Why
- The reported confrontation began after hospital staff presented a treatment bill of approximately Rs 19,866 for an injured Govinda’s care.
Key facts
- Reported trigger
- A treatment bill of around Rs 19,866
- Patient
- A Govinda injured during Dahi Handi celebrations
- People named
- At least 17 individuals
- Named Shiv Sena leaders
- District chief Kundan Sankhe and city chief Rahul Gharat
- Other person named
- Rohit Gavit, son of local MLA Rajendra Gavit
- Police action
- A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Medical Services Protection Act
- Evidence
- Police are reportedly examining CCTV footage and other evidence
Sources
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