Kalyan: Patient's son assaults doctor over treatment explanation
What's the story
A doctor was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at a private hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Dr. Yogendra Jaiswal, an orthopedist at Bhanujyot Hospital, was treating Jaywant Deshmukh for lower-back pain. Deshmukh's son, Vinit Jaywant Deshmukh, reportedly questioned the doctor's treatment and used disrespectful language, leading to an altercation.
Incident details
CCTV footage captures scuffle, medical community demands action
Dr. Jaiswal explained the treatment to Deshmukh and his son, but was met with repeated questions from Vinit.
When Dr. Jaiswal asked him to speak respectfully, Vinit allegedly punched him twice and choked him.
Other patients and relatives intervened in the scuffle, which was captured on CCTV footage.
The incident has left many in the medical community demanding better security measures for healthcare professionals.
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CCTV footage of incident
Tension gripped Bhanu Jyot Hospital in Kalyan East, Thane, after a doctor was allegedly assaulted in his cabin by a patient’s relative on Saturday night. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, and Kolsewadi Police have registered a case. pic.twitter.com/X31YBm7H5A
— Tushar (@tusshar_jadon) August 23, 2026
Aftermath
'We doctors spend years studying...': Dr. Jaiswal
Dr. Jaiswal expressed his shock over the incident and demanded strict action against Vinit.
He said, "We doctors spend years studying and working hard to save patients' lives, yet instead of appreciation, we are getting beaten up."
An FIR has been registered at Kolsewadi police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Vinit Jaywant Deshmukh.
Previous incident
Similar incident in Dombivli
The incident comes weeks after another attack on healthcare workers at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and his aides allegedly assaulted three doctors and two nurses over a dispute regarding a pregnant patient's transfer due to NICU capacity issues.
The assault sparked widespread outrage and protests across Maharashtra, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of the law protecting healthcare workers.