Palghar Hospital Vandalism: Bombay HC Pulls Up Police Over Lax Probe Into Doctors' Assault Case, Warns Of Crime Branch Transfer
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up Palghar police for its “inefficiency” and “casual approach” in probing the case against Shiv Sena workers who allegedly assaulted medical staff and vandalised a private hospital in the district, saying the manner of investigation reflected the police’s “laxity”. A bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata said the police…
The Bombay High Court criticized the Palghar police for their "inefficiency" and "casual approach" in investigating the case of Shiv Sena workers accused of assaulting medical staff and vandalising a private hospital in the district. The bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata expressed concern over the "laxity" of the police's investigation, comparing it unfavorably to another recent incident in Thane.
The court warned that if the Palghar police were not cooperative in their probe, they might consider transferring the case to the Mumbai Crime Branch. The court demanded a complete case record and inquired why the remaining nine accused, who had absconded, had not been traced. The bench also questioned the police's failure to file an affidavit showing compliance with earlier court directions, showing dissatisfaction with the overall handling of the case.
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