Archive · 6 Sep 2026
17 Shiv Sena Workers Booked After Palghar Hospital Bill Dispute
Several people were injured while taking part in Dahi Handi celebrations in Palghar.
They were taken to Relief Hospital for treatment.
The hospital asked for Rs 19,866 for treatment and tests, after Rs 10,000 had already been paid.
A disagreement then reportedly took place during the early morning.
Hospital officials said Shiv Sena workers abused and threatened staff and that one employee was slapped.
They also alleged that some people entered the ICU and pressured the hospital to release patients.
Shiv Sena representatives said they went to the hospital because patients were not being discharged, and described the incident as only a minor argument.
Police have booked 17 people and are investigating the allegations.
Palghar Police booked 17 Shiv Sena office-bearers and supporters after an alleged confrontation at Relief Hospital.
The dispute reportedly involved a treatment and diagnostic bill of Rs 19,866 for injured Dahi Handi participants.
Hospital authorities alleged that workers abused and threatened staff, slapped an employee and entered the ICU.
CCTV reportedly captured an alleged slap at the reception area, while police are examining the footage and other evidence.
Shiv Sena representatives disputed the hospital’s account, saying they intervened over alleged delays in discharging patients with minor injuries.
- Who
- Palghar Police booked 17 Shiv Sena office-bearers and supporters, including Kundan Sankhe, Rahul Gharat and Rohit Gavit, after a complaint by hospital staff.
- What
- A dispute over treatment and diagnostic charges allegedly escalated into abuse, threats, an alleged assault and entry into the hospital’s ICU.
- When
- The incident occurred in the early hours of September 5, after patients were admitted around 8:30 p.m. the previous evening; reports place the confrontation around 1:15 to 1:30 a.m.
- Where
- Relief Hospital near Shivaji Chowk in Palghar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly concerned a Rs 19,866 bill and disagreements over diagnostic tests and the discharge of injured Dahi Handi participants.
Hospital’s Allegations
Shiv Sena’s Account
Cause of confrontation
Hospital’s Allegations
Hospital authorities said the argument followed questions about treatment costs, diagnostic scans and the discharge process.
Shiv Sena’s Account
Shiv Sena representatives said they went to the hospital because patients with minor injuries were allegedly not being discharged.
Conduct inside hospital
Hospital’s Allegations
The hospital alleged that workers abused and threatened staff, threatened vandalism, slapped an employee and entered the ICU.
Shiv Sena’s Account
The Shiv Sena leaders said only a minor argument occurred and disputed the hospital’s characterization of the incident.
Patient discharge
Hospital’s Allegations
Hospital staff alleged that people pressured the facility to discharge patients and, in one account, removed an injured Govinda’s IV drip.
Shiv Sena’s Account
The Shiv Sena side said Rs 10,000 had been paid to facilitate one patient’s discharge and that other troupes had raised similar complaints.
- Hospital
- Relief Hospital near Shivaji Chowk, Palghar
- Reported bill
- Rs 19,866 for treatment and diagnostic procedures
- Amount already paid
- Rs 10,000, according to the reports
- People booked
- 17 Shiv Sena office-bearers, workers and supporters
- Named individuals
- Kundan Sankhe, Rahul Gharat and Rohit Gavit
- Reported evidence
- CCTV footage and other evidence are being examined by police
- Laws cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Maharashtra Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions Act, 2010
Sources
Maha hospital staff assaulted by Shiv Sena workers over bill dispute, case lodged against 17
Sena workers attack hospital staff over bill for man injured during Dahi Handi
Palghar Hospital Row: 17 Booked After Dispute Over Treatment Of Injured Govindas
