Crime & Law · India
Shiv Sena Corporator Arrested for Assaulting Hospital Staff
A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, has been arrested in Thane for allegedly assaulting hospital staff, including doctors, following a dispute over newborn care. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to widespread condemnation from medical bodies and calls for action. Doctors across several hospitals suspended outpatient services to protest the violence and demand stricter safety measures.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): Scroll.in
- Centre (10): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (4): India Today, OpIndia, Republic World, The Pioneer