Doctor Allegedly Assaulted In Kalyan Hospital Days After Dombivli Medical Staff Attack
Kalyan: Barely days after an alleged assault on a doctor and nurse at Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli another incident of violence against a medical professional has been reported from the Bhanu Jyot Hospital in Kalyan East, triggering concern among doctors and hospital staff over their safety. Relative of patient accused of assault According to information available, a doctor was allegedly…
In the Kalyan region, a doctor named Dr Yogendra Jaiswal has been accused of being assaulted in his hospital cabin, just days after a similar incident occurred at Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. The alleged assault took place at Bhanu Jyot Hospital in Kalyan East, sparking concerns among medical professionals regarding their safety.
According to the information available, Dr Jaiswal was treating a patient when a relative of the patient allegedly became agitated and entered into an argument with the doctor inside his cabin. CCTV footage captured the incident, showing the relative returning to the cabin shortly after the initial argument and allegedly assaulting Dr Jaiswal.
Upon realizing the escalating situation, the patient intervened and requested the relative to leave the cabin. However, the relative reportedly returned and continued the assault. Hospital staff intervened to bring the situation under control, resulting in the incident being reported to the Kolsewadi police.
The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the alleged assault, examining the CCTV footage for further evidence. The latest incident has reignited concerns over the safety of medical professionals in hospitals, particularly in the Kalyan-Dombivli region. Doctors have been expressing their worries over confrontations over treatment, waiting times, and other issues that can escalate quickly, leaving healthcare workers vulnerable to physical attacks while performing their duties.
The incident has also brought renewed demands from the medical fraternity for stronger security arrangements in hospitals and prompt action against those who attack healthcare workers. With repeated incidents reported from hospitals, doctors are now questioning whether they can focus solely on treating patients without having to worry about their own safety, adding to the ongoing debate about the adequacy of security mechanisms in hospitals, especially those handling patients and their relatives around the clock.
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