Assault on Doctors at Bhabha Hospital Sparks Outcry in Mumbai
Deceased patients’ kin assault resident doctors at Bhabha Hospital
Hindustan Times
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In Mumbai, four resident doctors at Bhabha Hospital were assaulted by relatives of a patient who died from post-delivery complications. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of healthcare workers, prompting calls for enhanced security measures in hospitals.
- 01Four resident doctors were assaulted by relatives of a deceased patient at Bhabha Hospital in Kurla, Mumbai.
- 02The patient, Soni Yadav, died from post-delivery complications, leading to the violent attack.
- 03Doctors expressed fear for their safety and reluctance to continue outpatient duties.
- 04The BMC-MARD has called for improved security measures in hospitals to protect healthcare workers.
- 05The police have registered a case against the assailants under relevant sections of the law.
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On Wednesday night, four resident doctors in the gynaecology ward of Bhabha Hospital in Kurla, Mumbai, were assaulted by relatives of 29-year-old Soni Yadav, who died due to post-delivery complications. Following her death, which occurred after she was placed on ventilator support, her relatives attacked the doctors, resulting in physical injuries and threats of sexual violence. The incident has raised alarms within the medical community, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Medical Association of Resident Doctors (BMC-MARD) demanding immediate action to enhance hospital security. They emphasized that no healthcare worker should face violence or intimidation while performing their duties. The police have filed a first information report (FIR) against the assailants, who have been charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved safety protocols in hospitals to protect medical staff from such attacks.
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This incident raises significant concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals in Mumbai, potentially affecting patient care as doctors may hesitate to work in fear of violence.
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