Assaulted doctor's father says she wakes in terror
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Assaulted doctor's father says she wakes in terror

NDTV··10 Jul

The father of Dr Srishti Baviskar said on July 10 that she and colleague Dr Vaibhav Salunkhe remain in deep shock after Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre assaulted them at a Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation hospital on Monday, NDTV reported. Mahendra Baviskar said they frequently wake asking if someone is attacking them and dismissed reports that either doctor had resigned.

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What It Means For You

  • Hospital violence cases may prompt calls for stronger staff security.
  • Assaulted doctors face lasting mental trauma beyond physical injuries.
  • Political figures attacking medical staff draw swift public outrage.

What's Happening

  • Mhatre assaulted two doctors at a KDMC hospital on Monday.
  • He was arrested and sent to custody till July 13.
  • The victims' families spoke to reporters on July 10.

Thane Hospital Assault Case

  • A viral video sparked massive outrage over the corporator's actions.
  • Hospital staff protested when Mhatre was taken for treatment.
  • Parents denied media reports that the doctors had resigned.
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