Bombay HC Slams Police Over Absconding Accused in Palghar Doctor Assault
Bombay HC criticises police for nine absconding accused in Palghar doctor assault, citing failure to learn from July Dombivli case.
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised the police over the handling of the assault case involving a doctor in Palghar, questioning why nine accused in the matter remain at large. The court described the police response as "unacceptable" and expressed concern over the apparent lack of improvement in investigative procedures.
During the hearing, the bench observed that the police had failed to learn from a previous incident in July, when a doctor was assaulted at a public hospital in the Dombivli area of Thane district. The court's remarks suggest a pattern of inadequate action in cases of violence against medical professionals.
The High Court's reprimand underscores growing judicial concern over the safety of healthcare workers and the effectiveness of law enforcement in bringing perpetrators to justice. The matter is likely to be heard further, with the court expecting a clear explanation from the authorities regarding the steps being taken to apprehend the absconding accused.