Bribery Scandal Rocks Navi Mumbai Civic Hospital
A Navi Mumbai civic hospital worker was sacked for demanding a Rs 2,000 bribe to wrap a deceased woman's body post-autopsy. The incident, captured on video, led to public protests by the MNS and the dismissal of the worker after the footage went viral.
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A breach of trust has come to light as a worker at a Navi Mumbai civic hospital was dismissed for demanding a bribe. The worker asked for Rs 2,000 to wrap a deceased woman's body following her post-mortem.
The incident unfolded at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation-run hospital and was caught in a video that quickly gained traction online. In the video, the accused, identified as a 32-year-old contract worker at the hospital morgue, is seen asking for the money from the family of the deceased, a 27-year-old woman from Kanpur.
Public outrage ensued, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) members calling for accountability. Following the video's circulation, the corporation took decisive action, leading to the worker's termination. The hospital superintendent has faced protests and demands for an apology to the affected family.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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