Relatives vandalise MGM Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after woman's death, assault doctors

A major commotion broke out at the well-known MGM Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after the death of a 21-year-old married woman. Angry relatives carried out large-scale vandalism at the hospital and badly beat up doctors and security guards. The incident spread panic in the hospital and has once again raised the question of doctors' safety.

According to the information available, the woman was admitted to MGM Hospital on October 30 for delivery. After the delivery her condition suddenly worsened badly, and she was shifted immediately to the intensive care unit (ICU). A team of doctors was treating her, but she died during treatment on the night of November 2.

On hearing of the death, the woman's relatives lost their patience. They levelled a serious allegation of negligence in treatment and began protesting outside the ICU. The protest soon turned violent. The mob smashed the hospital's window panes and vandalised the premises. The security guards and doctors who tried to stop them were also badly beaten. Some hospital staff members were seriously injured in the incident.

On learning of the violence, police reached the spot immediately and brought the situation under control. On a complaint from the hospital administration, a case has been registered at Cidco police station against 16 people for obstructing government work, vandalism and assault. Police are currently investigating further on the basis of CCTV footage and have indicated strict action against the guilty.

Thus, treatment that began for a delivery ended in a violent incident. On one side, the woman's relatives alleged negligence in treatment; on the other, the hospital administration complained to police of vandalism and assault, on which a case was registered against 16 people.