A former corporator in Thane District has been remanded for 15 days in police custody following a court order after he allegedly assaulted a woman doctor at Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. The decision was made by a Thane court after the police presented evidence that the corporator, identified as D. Chaitanya, struck the doctor and forced her to leave the hospital premises.
The incident occurred on 15 November 2022 when the doctor, Dr. S. Mehta, was attending to patients in the emergency department. According to police reports, the corporator entered the ward, brandished a weapon and physically struck the doctor, causing her to retreat from the hospital. The police also alleged that the corporator attempted to intimidate staff and patients during the altercation.
The court, after hearing preliminary arguments, remanded the former corporator to police custody for 15 days pending trial. The order was issued on 4 March 2026. The court emphasized that a remand is intended to ensure the accused does not interfere with the investigation or flee. It also noted that the case is being investigated under the Maharashtra Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Penal Code sections covering assault and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The doctor has reportedly filed a complaint with the police and the local municipal corporation. She has stated that the attack was a deliberate attempt to silence her due to her outspoken criticisms of local governance issues. The police have opened a case file and are conducting forensic analysis of the hospital premises.
The former corporator has denied the allegations, stating that he was “misunderstood” and that the incident was a misunderstanding. He has also claimed that the police are targeting him because of his political affiliations.
The court has directed the police to complete the investigation within 30 days and to submit a detailed report on the findings. The case is expected to be heard in the next session of the Thane civil court.
Analysis: The remand reflects the judiciary’s willingness to act swiftly in cases involving public officials accused of violent misconduct. While the evidence presented by the police led the court to order custody, the outcome of the trial will depend on the strength of forensic evidence and witness testimony. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of medical personnel in Maharashtra, particularly when they confront political figures. The case also raises questions about the influence of local political dynamics on the enforcement of law and order.
Story synopsis gathered from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/thane-court-remands-former-corporator-in-police-custody-for-assault-on-woman-doctor/article71207018.ece — source.
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