Activists Clash Over Corruption Claims at Navi Mumbai Hospital
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists are accused of causing a disturbance at Navi Mumbai's Vashi Municipal Hospital over allegations of corruption in the post-mortem department. They allegedly threatened and assaulted staff, recorded the encounter, and disseminated the video online. No arrests have been made yet, although a case is filed.
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In Navi Mumbai, a case has been registered against 20 activists from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for allegedly causing chaos at a civic hospital amid claims of corruption in the post-mortem department, according to police reports on Friday.
The disruption took place on June 17 when a group of MNS activists reportedly stormed into Vashi Municipal Hospital, targeting the medical superintendent, Dr. Rajesh Mhatre, while shouting slogans. They allegedly threatened and wrongfully honored Dr. Mhatre and assaulted the hospital's security chief.
The incident was reportedly sparked by a viral video on social media, claiming a post-mortem department employee requested a bribe from a deceased's family for handing over clothing. The activists documented their activities and shared the footage online. The police have registered a case under relevant laws; however, no arrests have yet been made.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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