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Assaulted doctor afraid to return to Dombivli duty
NDTV··8 Jul
Baviskar's parents said she is still in shock days after the assault and fears returning to shifts at Shastrinagar Hospital. Colleagues described a young physician shaken by violence inside her workplace. Medical associations have long warned that unchecked aggression erodes morale and staffing. When hospitals cannot protect their healers, who ensures patients still receive care without fear?
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What It Means For You
- Hospital staff may face renewed calls for workplace security.
- Patients could see disrupted services if doctors refuse unsafe shifts.
- Local civic disputes may spill into public healthcare facilities.
What's Happening
- Dr Srishti Baviskar was assaulted at KDMC Shastrinagar Hospital.
- Parents allege corporator Ramesh Mhatre led the attack.
- The doctor is afraid to return to work after July 8.
Healthcare Safety Context
- Maharashtra has recorded multiple assaults on doctors.
- KDMC runs civic hospitals across Thane district.
- Medical associations demand stronger security and prosecutions.
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