Palghar hospital staff assaulted over ₹19,866 bill; 17 named in FIR
Shiv Sena workers allegedly attacked Palghar hospital staff over a ₹19,866 bill. Police named 17 people; outrage grows.
An altercation over a medical bill has led to a police complaint in Palghar, where hospital doctors and staff were allegedly assaulted and threatened by workers of a political party. The dispute centred on a bill of ₹19,866, which reportedly triggered the confrontation at the medical facility.
Police have registered a case and named at least 17 individuals in connection with the incident. The accused are said to be associated with the Shiv Sena, though the party's official position on the matter has not been detailed in the available information.
The alleged attack has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders and the medical fraternity, who have condemned the use of force against healthcare professionals. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of medical staff in the region.
Authorities are expected to investigate the sequence of events leading up to the assault, including the circumstances around the bill payment dispute. Further details on the condition of the injured staff and the next steps in the legal process are awaited.