Ramesh Mhatre Accused of Brutal Attack on Doctors Over NICU Bed Shortage

A serious allegation has surfaced against Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who is said to have led a violent raid on medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Kalyan‑Dombivli. The clash erupted after the hospital could not provide an NICU bed for a pregnant woman, forcing a referral to another centre.

According to eyewitnesses, Mhatre, supported by his followers, entered the emergency area and physically assaulted a woman doctor, nurses and accompanying personnel. The episode has sparked outrage from opposition parties, with Congress leaders labeling the act as a flagrant breach of professional safety.

Law enforcement agencies have registered a case, and the incident is now being framed as a political issue, with critics alleging that the ruling coalition’s confidence after a landslide victory is fueling lawlessness. The investigation remains ongoing, and calls for accountability are mounting.