Maharashtra man slaps female doctor in front of cops during medical examination

A man slapped a female doctor after a medico-legal examination at a primary health centre in Maharashtra. His arrest and a doctors' protest have renewed concerns over healthcare workers' safety.

In Short

• Incident occurred Thursday evening at Talegaon Shyamjipant Primary Health Centre
• Police had brought the accused for a medico-legal case examination
• Doctor was signing documents after completing the examination when attacked

A female doctor was slapped by a man brought to a primary health centre in Maharashtra’s Wardha district for a medical examination, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral on social media.

The incident took place at the Talegaon Shyamjipant Primary Health Centre on Thursday evening. The man had been brought by the police for a medico-legal case (MLC) examination.

The clip showed how, after medical examination had been completed, the doctor was signing the relevant documents when the man slapped her right as the cop stood beside him. The cop was then seen immediately grabbing hold of him, as well as dragging him out of the room.

Watch the video here:

The incident triggered outrage among healthcare workers, with a doctors’ association staging a brief work stoppage in protest.

Wardha District health officer Swapnil Bele said the police had informed him that the accused was involved in a case in which a woman was attacked with a blade. However, the reason behind his attack on the doctor remained unclear.

The police arrested the accused and registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Maharashtra’s law against violence towards healthcare workers.

The incident renewed concerns over the safety of doctors and medical staff while on duty. Healthcare workers have called attention to the risks faced by medical professionals, including those working at primary health centres.

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