Mumbai: A Kalyan court on Tuesday granted bail to Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre, the prime accused in the assault on doctors and medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra — an incident that had triggered widespread outrage across the state. Mhatre was granted bail on a ₹50,000 cash bond, a day after being remanded to judicial custody in the case.
Defence Says Court Accepted Its Arguments
Confirming the development, Mhatre’s lawyer M.K. Qazi said the defence had filed a bail application, after which the Investigating Officer (IO) and the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) submitted their responses before the court.
“We presented detailed arguments and addressed all the objections raised by the prosecution and the investigating officer. After hearing both sides, the Honourable Court granted bail to Ramesh Mhatre,” Qazi said.
Viral Video of Assault Sparked Massive Outrage
The case dates back to July 6, when Mhatre and several supporters allegedly stormed the KDMC-run Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli after doctors advised shifting a newborn to another facility because the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was full. Police said Mhatre accused the doctors of negligence before allegedly assaulting two doctors Dr. Salunkhe and Dr. Srishti Baviskar along with nurses and other hospital staff.
#WATCH | Dombivli, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre, prime accused in the case involving the assault on doctors and nurses at Dombivli's Shastri Nagar Hospital, granted bail by the court
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A viral video from the hospital showed the corporator physically assaulting a female doctor and other medical personnel, drawing sharp criticism from doctors’ associations and the public.
Doctors Protest, Cite Safety Concerns
The assault triggered protests by doctors across Maharashtra, with several medical professionals demanding stronger security at government hospitals. The doctors who were attacked also reportedly resigned, citing concerns over workplace safety.
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Despite the backlash, Mhatre defended his actions, claiming he had intervened to “save a mother and child.”
Three Arrested, Probe Continues
Maharashtra Police arrested Mhatre and two others in connection with the attack. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.